Character

"...that you may become blameless and harmless, children of God without fault in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world..." (Philippians 2:15).

As Christians, we are expected to shine as lights in a darkened world, setting an example for those inside and outside the faith. Our character must be refined until it stands out to all who come in contact with us.

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Be Discreet

Leap if you must—but look first.
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Middle East Log 2007-6

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Spiritual Quotient: The Type of Smarts We Don't Learn in School

The understanding of life’s purpose is an important but often neglected part of our intelligence.
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Self-Esteem or Self-Worth?

In the 1980s the self-esteem movement began sweeping through society. It was assumed that people needed a healthy dose of compliments—regardless of their performance or actions—in order to be happy and successful.
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Tomorrow Never Comes

Mom and Dad were pretty smart after all!
Tattooing a design on a person's arm.
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Leave a Permanent Mark

"Like them or hate them, tattoos—often called "body art" in the tattoo culture—are an increasingly accepted part of our society."
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Foot on the Brakes

A fast reaction to the brake pedal is about a third of a second. A lot can happen in that time if we are not careful.
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Lessons From a Bridge: How to Stand and Never Fall

The bridge that collapsed in Minneapolis started me thinking about what makes us fall and what makes us stand firm spiritually. The Bible outlines a way to never fall.
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Our Lives Today and the Last Great Day

Our examples today will have a big impact at the second resurrection.
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Preparing for the Feast: Will You Be a Happy Camper?

Are you a happy camper?
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Turning Lemons Into Lemonade

"Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet."
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Guarding Our Tongues

"Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the bones" (Proverbs 16:24).
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Iraq, "the Surge" & You

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Spiritual Infrastructure

Here is one of the great realities of life. This world is not what it seems. There is more going on than meets the eye.
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Laying Down Your Life for Others

We all hope to have a friend like this when we're in need!
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Celebrity Statu No Substitute for Character

"Celebrity status causes the personal flaws of many famous individuals to be downplayed or glossed over. But the Bible shows that the true character of an individual always becomes evident eventually."
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Pain - the Teacher

"Ouch, that hurts," are words that also mean "I will never do that again." We hope this teacher does not stay long.
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Do Something

Road bumps and potholes abound—steering through them is the trick.
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Bloody Noses

Police will tell you that one of the most dangerous calls they get is a domestic dispute.
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Whispers

Sometimes it is good to be just a little deaf—but not always.