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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In Brief... World News Review: Hands On Parents Key to Curbing Teen Alcohol Abuse

The average age at which U.S. teens start drinking is 16-down from 18 in the 1960s.
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Dancing With Indecency

Are you aware of the latest dance craze? Freak dancing is sweeping the western world, thanks to the promotion MTV has given it over the past several years. Kids and school administrators clash over whether it's acceptable. Parents seem uncertain...
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How to Say No (Without Losing Your Friends)

Sometimes if you don't say no you can end up hurting yourself. The challenge is in learning to say no without offending others and losing friends.
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What Price Peace?

So many have paid the ultimate price in war. But are we willing to pay the price of peace?
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Here's to New Adventures . . .

Some people call them trials. I call them adventures because they give us the opportunity to learn and to take a step forward.
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You Were Born to Win!

When loneliness and depression beat you down, remember, there is Someone to help you up. Don't accept the label "loser," because you were born to win!
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What Is Fun?

Everyone, it seems, has a different definition of fun. If you are trying to live a godly life, how can you determine what is appropriate? How should you define "fun"?
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But I Can't Walk on Water

New learning experiences can be difficult, but rewarding.
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Born to Succeed!

When loneliness and depression beat you down, remember, there is Someone to help you up. Don't accept the label "loser," because you were born to succeed!
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To Narc or Not to Narc?

No one likes to be a tattletale or rat on someone unnecessarily. How can a young person know when to divulge information to the proper authorities?
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Child Abuse: What Kids Are Doing to Kids

Children are hurting each other but what can be done? See how God says we should handle ourselves.
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Caring for Our Needy Brethren in Developing Areas

God's love motivates us to want to care for those in need. But how can we give in ways that really help?
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This Is the Way, Walk in It: Dancing With Death

Right now, we are either sowing seeds of growth or destruction for future events that may affect the lives of other people.
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In Brief... America's Greatest Problem

"America's Greatest Problem: Not Crime, Racism or Bad Schools-It's Illegitimacy" is a chapter title in a bold book offered by Larry Elder, titled The Ten Things You Can't Say in America.
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Rise Above Peer Pressure

Pressure to conform is especially powerful when we are young. How does peer pressure work and how can we master it?
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Your Greatest Asset

The ability to make, evaluate and sustain relationships has never been so critically needed. Proper relationships with siblings, relationships with friends, relationships with teachers and, most importantly, relationships with God are vital to happy, fulfilled lives.
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This Is The Way, Walk in It: What's on the Front Page of Your Mind?

If evil occurs and no one pays attention, will it just go away?
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Where Do You Draw the Line in the Sand?

The high calling of God requires that we learn to be forgivers now in this life, in spite of increasing offenses in this coldhearted world. How?
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Real-Life Reconciliation

Mending fences will never be easy, but following these practical steps makes it possible.
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Water From the Well of Life

Pentecost reminds us of the 'living water' of God's Holy Spirit that sustains us in these troubled times and strengthens us to do God's work.
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