Character

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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Meaningful Hope for Christians With Chronic Illnesses

Through the ages people have sought comfort from the Psalms, finding their messages as soothing as a loving touch. But for a person dealing with chronic physical or emotional pain, the Psalms present another level of comfort. In this article...
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Shaping Your Future

How should we live our lives? Does it really matter what we say, do or even think? There is a way that is best to follow, but you must make the choice.
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Does God Matter to You?

Does the Creator matter in your life in any significant way? Or do you ignore what He tells you in His Word while possibly simultaneously giving Him lip service?
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Two Elizabeths A Study in Contrasts

How times have changed! Queen Elizabeth I reigned over one of Britain’s greatest periods of growth and increasing power. The reign of Queen Elizabeth II has seen the disintegration of the British Empire and the considerable decline of Britain as...
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Hasty Judgments

Are we too quick to judge others? What do we base those judgments on and how does God feel about our judgment of others?
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Has Christ Failed?

The Bible tells us God wants all people to be saved. So what are we to make of the fact that only a third of the world is even nominally Christian? Choices
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The Message of Today's Graduation Addresses

Graduation time is here once again! High schools and colleges are honoring students who have worked and studied to receive a diploma or degree. But what messages are these graduates hearing? What themes are drummed into their ears as they...
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Planning for Life--Two Crucial Keys

What steps can you take to make your life a success? How should you begin?
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Treasure Digest: Turning the Hearts

Problem Solver or Mound Maker?
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Treasure Digest: 10 Daily Questions

As Christians, we need to ask ourselves: How am I really doing?
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Treasure Digest: Pillars of Wisdom

Pillars of Wisdom: Skillful in Life
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Unconditional Surrender

Nearly 60 years ago World War II ended with unconditional surrender. But unconditional surrender is not just for the history books, as it plays a vital part in our relationship with our Savior and conquering King.
You Are Here with boots black and white
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This Is the Way Walk in It: Up Close and Personal

Before over-analyzing people and their problems with all our good answers and quick solutions, we may simply want to talk, share a meal with them and give them some food for thought.
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In An Age of Disillusionment...Forgiveness?

Have we become an unrealistically disillusioned people? Satisfaction with our leaders, institutions and ideals appears to have reached an all-time low. Personal admiration for public figures is hard to come by these days. And young people's search for genuine heroes...
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What Science Tells Us About Habits

The human brain is amazing! From birth, millions of bits of information are funneling into our brains, yet we are able to learn to make sense of the most important information and act on it.
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The Power of Habits

How do we get to the point where we do what we know we should do? Can this really be done? The answer is "Yes!" Here's how.
A man pruning a tree branch.
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God's Pruning Process

I agonized over pruning my trees because I thought it would harm them. Pruning, whether physical or spiritual, doesn’t seem pleasant, but it really is necessary for health and growth.
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Living Between the Lines

Can you imagine the chaos of driving without lane markers, traffic signals or rules? More frightening, imagine trying to live life like that!
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Don't Miss the Mark!

I was on duty when the call came in. The supertanker Exxon Valdez had run aground in Prince William Sound, Alaska, unleashing a huge oil spill! Why did it happen? And what lessons are there for us today?
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The Perplexing Absence of Self-control in Sports

Around the world in recent months sporting events have received considerable media attention over the lack of self-control displayed by players, coaches, and fans. One has to wonder, what is going on in the sports world?
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