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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Treasure Digest: Turning the Hearts

"Thank You, Please and I Love You..."
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Treasure Digest: Martha Hands and a Mary Heart

What can we learn?
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Treasure Digest: So Your Pastor Is Transferring Don't Switch That Dial!

I hate change!
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Real Life in the Millennium

God has given wonderful promises of a world of peace and prosperity. But does the Bible teach that the Millennium will provide a life of ease, a life without challenges? Does Bible prophecy show us that people will be prevented...
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Graduates: Follow Your Dreams

In the weeks just before the 2005 graduation ceremonies at Arizona State University (ASU), I had the opportunity to revisit my alma mater and recalled with fondness my own graduation that had occurred just one short year ago.
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Children of War

Working with children whose lives have been devastated by war today provides some clues about how we can prepare to help people heal when peace finally does come.
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Living the Truth

ABC Motto Is a Reminder to All
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Katrina-Worst National Disaster in U.S. History

When Hurricane Katrina slammed into the Gulf coast on the morning of August 29, 2005, its grim domino aftermath caused catastrophic devastation, especially in the heavily populated coastal areas of Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama.
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The Messiah of Joy

Trouble, sadness, weeping, loneliness—of that we have plenty. But one of the world's worst problems is that we don't laugh enough for the right reasons.
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Local Church Updates: Houston South Sponsors Student in El Salvador

Jeanette is a member of United in El Salvador, in need of both education and funding.
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Unraveling Conflicting "Interpretations" of Terrorism

Location, location, location: very familiar words in the area of real estate. However, listening to a BBC live broadcast a few days ago I heard a play on these words that caught my attention. The word play was: interpretation, interpretation...
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Our "Rod of Iron": A User's Guide

What does the book of Revelation mean when it describes the saints helping Christ rule the nations with “a rod of iron”? What training is necessary to use this tool?
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Working Together

We all need a little help sometimes. We hope this issue’s articles will work together to provide our readers some useful assistance.
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This Is the Way Walk in It: The Seven Beatitudes of Revelation

Christ recognized what lay ahead for those who would heed His call, so He set the incredibly high standards that reflect the inner character of His Kingdom, and then He offered a rich blessing for those who would take Him...
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What Is a Proper Litmus Test for Supreme Court Nominees?

John Roberts Jr., President Bush's recent nominee to the US Supreme Court, has been receiving rave reviews from his peers and Washington's lawmakers. Most in the Republican Party hope for his quick confirmation.
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Is the Philippines Poised for Another "People Power" Revolt?

Fueled by massive street rallies in Metro Manila, the news media in the Philippines is focused on the mounting pressure on President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo to resign, or face impeachment.
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Treasure Digest: A Story of "Mine"

What is the proper, Christian way to handle injustice?
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Treasure Digest: What's Your Guess as a Guest?

Etiquette tips on how to be the perfect house guest
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Treasure Digest: "Do Unto Others"

How we treat others is not only important to our relationships with people but is also invaluable to our relationship with God.
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Treasure Digest: Pillars of Wisdom: The Book of Proverbs

The Proverbs offer a glimpse into how to gain Godly wisdom