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
Abraham Lincoln
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This Is the Way Walk in It: Forgiving the Unforgivable

Today our world is besieged with a seemingly never-ending cycle of violence. Unfortunately, this cycle of "payback time" appears alive and well wherever humans draw breath and are willing to use their last ounce of energy to exercise their own...
God Is Making His Jewels, and You Are One of Them!
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God Is Making His Jewels, and You Are One of Them!

When going through trials, do we first think of asking God to ease the pain or heal us quickly, or do we ask Him to finish in us what He started? For our Heavenly Father, the making of the greatest...
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FORWARD! "Lights in the World"

Yad Vashem is the name of the Holocaust museum in Jerusalem.
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Words That Hurt; Words That Help

There’s power in the tongue, to be pleasant or poisonous.
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A Life That Matters

The apostle Paul encourages us to comfort and edify each other (1 Thessalonians 5:11).
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The Master Waterblaster

Tom is a cheerful neighbor. He always has a friendly wave, an encouraging comment.
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Sifting the News: What to Look for

One source reports the news one way. Another presents a very different picture. How do we make sense of these confusing discrepancies?
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God, Goths and Emos

When the culture is so clueless and corrupt, the call of countercultures is great. But there's a counterculture nearly everyone has overlooked.
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Will of Iron: Building Flexibility, Strength and Endurance

We can have God as our spiritual personal trainer!
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1968-2008: Forty Years to a Lukewarm Society

"The year 1968 is considered one of the most turbulent, and pivotal, twelve month periods in American history...a flashpoint for many of the social, political, and cultural transformations for which the overall decade of the 1960s is known".
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I was a stranger

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Missing Shoe

Attention to detail is a good trait to cultivate.
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"When Their Eyes Glaze Over, We Know We Have Lost Them"

What is happening to our children? During the development years—which are so critical to successful maturing and proper development—an ever increasing number are indulging in what is likely the most damaging mental addiction of our modern times.
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Jump off a Cliff?

Watch out for cold water!
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Youth Focus from Vertical Thought... Are You Up for the Challenge?

Life's greatest challenges are in everyday decisions! Learning to choose wisely and learning from your experiences can prepare you for a rewarding future!
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Forgiving Your Parents

"Impossible!" you say? Even though it's often hard to do, it can be done, and it's well worth the effort. Here's how.
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Wait for Me

It is a tough life, and we all need each other to help us finish the race.
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The Covenant of Salt

Salt is and has been an important part of people’s life. It was even used at one time as currency. But does its value go deeper?
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Choose Carefully

Good friends are precious.
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Am I My Brother's Keeper?

We all want to do good—we want to think we would be the one to step up when needed. But often we find ourselves bowing out, when we should be stepping up.
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