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.

Saying Good-bye to Our Family's Barn
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Saying Good-bye to Our Family's Barn

Watching our family's barn being torn down was an emotional experience. It takes so much more to build than to tear down.
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Only 17: Broken Laws--Broken Dreams

On a cold, wintry day in November of 1993, my daughter and I experienced one of the saddest days of our life together--a day that will be etched in our minds forever.
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One, But Not the Same

Dating someone with different religious values and beliefs and can seem like a good thing until you consider what is most important in a relationship. Read this true story by someone who learned this lesson firsthand.
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Treating People (Including the Opposite Sex) With Respect

Since no one is exactly alike, how can we get along with others? How can we deal with the differences between us?
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Who Would You Follow?

Everyone chooses role models. Sometimes we emulate people who are older than us. At other times, it is people our own age or even younger than us. How can we decide whom to follow?
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Pornography: "Adult" Entertainment Is Definitely Not for Adults or Youth

Recent decades have seen an explosion in pornography. It's big business, grossing $10 billion in the United States alone. But that's only a tiny part of the story.
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You Want to Pierce Your What?

Body piercing has become quite fashionable today. But is this practice wise and, more importantly, what does God think about it?
Oops! I Made a Mistake!
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Oops! I Made a Mistake!

We all make misteaks (oops, mistakes). How do we respond to our own mistakes? And how do we respond to the mistakes of others? Responding in a godly way is a vital part of Christian character.
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Looking Good

Just how important is it that you look good?
I Dare You!
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I Dare You!

"I dare you! I double dare you!" Then what? Those words are often followed by actions that are dangerous, illegal, embarrassing or risky in one way or another.
an angry man yelling into the receiver of a phone
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Complaints, Complaints

Complaining kills contentment, and the Bible has a lot to say about both.
an angry man's face
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Judge or Judgmental?

It is critical for good relationships and for the growth of others that we understand the difference and refrain from being judgmental.
a man and a woman wearing green aprons inside a cafe
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Are You a Good and Faithful Steward?

On the Queen Elizabeth I, I got to see stewards in action. How can we be good stewards of everything God has given us?
ruins of pillars in Laodicea
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The Message to Laodicea: Be Zealous and Repent

Christ gives an antidote to the deadly Laodicean attitude.
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Just Do It!

It's easy to make excuses, but God can work great changes in our lives if we let Him!
a woman placing a crown on her head
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How Can a Man Take YOUR Crown?

And how can you prevent that ultimate tragedy from happening?
a white theater mask held in a hand from the shadows
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True Christians Versus Pretenders

"Not everyone who says to Me, 'Lord, Lord,' shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven."
a door framed with a brick archway that looks out over a historic city
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The Message to Philadelphia: Remain Faithful

Jesus Christ promises great rewards to those who faithfully persevere.
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Do You Have a Treasure?

I had viewed it as ordinary and unremarkable, but this experience showed me what a priceless gift I have.
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Ever Increasing Crime Will It Ever End

"Make a chain, for the land is filled with crimes of blood, and the city is full of violence" (Ezekiel 7:23). Must we accept crime as a way of life? Why aren't prisons solving it, and is there anything we...
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