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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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Pluck Out the Eye

In this age of materialism, we all must strive to place our priorities in proper perspective. God’s Word, the Bible, provides the guidance we need daily to put Him first and not allow anything or anyone to take our focus...
Abraham Lincoln, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing front.
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This Is the Way Walk in It: Thank God for the Common Man

"God must be a lover of the common people, or He would not have made so many of them."
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Balancing Rights with Responsibilities

The subject of "rights" has been in the news a lot lately. Gay rights, abortion rights, right to die, civil rights to name a few. It seems that we are a culture obsessed with rights. We live in a nation...
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A Wedding for Charles and Camilla

When King Edward VIII had to choose between the British throne and the "woman he loved", he opted for marriage and declined the crown. Edward's problem was that his relationship with the twice divorced Mrs. Simpson was considered to be...
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Treasure Digest: Living Between the Lines

God is the author of order and peace.
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Never Let Your Guard Down!

Just as complacency can mean death to the man who hunts the giant Kodiak bear, it can bring on spiritual death to the Christian. Learn the importance of fighting complacency from hearing the true story of Allen Hasselborg.
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Breaking Free From Sexual Addictions

Sexual addiction occurs in many forms and can be very destructive spiritually. How can it be overcome?
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Tear Down This Wall!

Nearly 18 years ago President Reagan challenged the Soviets to tear down the infamous Berlin Wall. But the apostle Paul talked about the tearing down of an even more important wall that separates people.
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Living God's Way Works

A mutiny in the South Seas brought nothing but woe, until a sailor stumbled across an old book
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Cliff-Hanger

When you reach the end of your rope, would you be willing to let go? This modern parable makes you stop and think.
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John: An Apostle of Godly Love

If you want to know about the way of God, study Jesus Christ. If you want to know the love of Christ, study John.
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God Has a Purpose for Allowing Disasters

"I have lost my son. My God, what did we do wrong to lose him?" These are the words of Vijay Kumar, a grieving father whose 3-year old son was swept from his arms by the raging waters of the...
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Why Does God Allow Deadly Disasters?

People often ask: Where was God on December 26, 2004 when the killer tsunami hit the coastal regions of the Indian Ocean? If He is a God of love why did He allow this disaster to occur? If He had...
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Bad Air Driving Out Good

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Don't Dare Throw in Your Towel

What might Joseph have been feeling after being sold into slavery and then locked away in prison for something he had not done? How did he get through his many trials?
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Fear Factor

We live in an age of fear, but God promises relief from worry and despair for those who follow Him.
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Defeating Our Fears

At one time or another each of us have experienced fear. When we were children, some of us had a night-light or could not sleep with the door closed. Fear is at the root of many human failures. But God...
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Peter: From Fisherman to Faithful Fisher of Men

What can we learn from this man who almost walked on water?
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Truth is simpler, comforting and easier to explain.

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Freedom and Thoughts on Christmas

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