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.

Character
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Improving Your Chances

Our choices greatly affect our chances.
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The Wedding Invitation

There once was a king who loved his subjects so much that he sent out an invitation to all to share in the marriage feast for his son. But his subjects refused the invitation saying they had better things to...
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Learning From a Pest?

Solomon advised us to “go to the ant” (Proverbs 6:6).
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The Flags Are Alive!

Patriotic flags are sailing in the wind, but did you know that there are living, breathing flags among us? You might be one of them...
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Prices Go Up, Up, Up! What Should We Do?

In these trying times, should our daily needs seem unattainable, it is important to remember the encouraging words of Matthew 6:25-34. Here Jesus promises that if we "... seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness ... all these...
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Learning Leadership Through Service

We learned many spiritual lessons from the Challenger II Rock Climbing Program.
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FORWARD!! Serving God With Energy and Synergy

"Oh Lord, you fill my life with wonder...my spirit soars with Your wondrous gift of grace...with a heart forever grateful I will sing Your glory and Your praise."
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A Matter of Time

Does time really matter?
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Time-Out!

A time-out is not only useful in sports, it can be a time of rejuvenation you call for yourself.
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Tool of the Devil

“Be sober; be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour” (1 Peter 5:8).
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This Is the Way Walk in It: Who Is Worthy?

God wants us to give our attention and allegiance to His heavenly Kingdom, rather than despairing over the world of man. God commands the "eyes of our heart" to focus on Him alone; to look up rather than around.
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Summer Time for Choices

The God who made the universe provides abundant how-to instructions in the Bible about doing right and avoiding wrong.
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California Court Approves Gay Marriage, What Does It Mean?

What's really behind the push for gay marriage? Advocates admit that it's really to further a homosexual agenda to transform society.
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The Most Troublesome Plastic

Too many are drowning in plastic today.
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A Smile From God

But, unlike the invisible secret police, God does not watch us to issue fines or arrest criminals. He watches like a parent watches children play, smiling as we learn and grow to be more like Him.
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Remembering Tim Russert

Tim Russert can give us an example from which we can learn.
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Lessons From Tim Russert June 17, 2008

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Gaining From Godly Correction

You have just strongly corrected your son. He was on a collision course leading to a solid brick wall!
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Gossip, Bullies and Technology

Our society is losing outgoing concern for others. It's all about me and what I can get. People tear down others to make themselves look better.
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