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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Thoughts From Dad

Three letters of wisdom from a pastor to his three children about using your talents, honoring your parents and overlooking the mistakes of others.
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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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You Can Do the Elijah Work by Learning How to Live

What do you think of when you think of prophecy?
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Serving From the Bench

When Anne's love of sports and love of God conflicted, she spent more time on the bench. Even there she inspired her team.
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Comfort One Another

God sends hope and comfort in powerful ways--including through us.
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The Road to Infamy

He was a successful businessman and a war hero. But then something went terribly wrong.
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United States Morality What Lies Ahead

Does morality matter? What are the long-term consequences to a people and a nation when its moral foundation crumbles?
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Tapping, Tapping, Tapping

If we know where our future paths shall take us, should anything get in the way?
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A Candle in the Window

As a candle shines through darkness can our lives do the same? Here's how.
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Personal Growth Extending the Right Hand of Fellowship

This is the time of year we are to make changes in our life; to try to right wrongs and forgive one another. Our response is very important to God.
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Kids Killing Kids: What Does It Mean?

WHY? Couldn't God have stopped this senseless murder? Good News editor Scott Ashley helps us come to grips with some of the tough questions.
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Battle Fatigue: Don't Let It Undermine You!

The movie Saving Private Ryan vividly portrayed the trauma, pain and suffering associated with war. Many soldiers experience battle fatigue from the constant physical, emotional and psychological pressures of combat. In World War I this condition was called shell shock—it...
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This is the Way, Walk in It: The Lord of the Refugees

Proclaim liberty to the captives.
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The Most Important Thing

What would you say if someone asked: What one thing would your church want people to come away with?
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Don't Throw Out the Baby With the Bath Water!

Scandal and hypocrisy among religious people can be devastating to others' faith. Can human failure lead us to reject God?
A man walking in a big city with lit billboards.
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Does Character Matter?

In a world in which most people take the easy way out, is it worthwhile to do things differently?
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The Foster Child

Tony, like many other foster children, spent a lifetime looking for love and belonging. Where do you suppose he finally found it?
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Hasty Judgments

Judging others based upon what they look like is a common human nature trait. It's also an erroneous one. What does God base His judgements upon?
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For Those Who Honor Me I Will Honor

Have you ever become weary while doing good? Have you ever felt that your efforts are bringing no rewards? Take a look at what April did when such feelings threatened her.
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Hope for Unbelieving Loved Ones

What a comfort it is to know the truth of God, that God "is not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance" (2 Peter 3:9).
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