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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Lessons From the Beatitudes

Sometimes referred to as the “beautiful attitudes,” the Beatitudes offer a study of the qualities and characteristics the “blessed of God” must develop.
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Summer—Time for Choices

A commentary by Frank Dunkle
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Last Man

A good name, one that stands for fairness and good sportsmanship, is of great value.
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Practice Makes Perfect

Practice makes perfect—that's true for Christians too. The Father is developing godly, perfect character in all of us so we can be like Him.
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Change It or Accept It

It takes wisdom to know what you can't change—and what you can.
Another One Hits the Dust
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Another One Hits the Dust

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FORWARD! Mission Impossible?

Here is an e-mail message from a reader:
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Try, Try and Try Again

"If at first you don't succeed, try, try again"
Compass Point
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Compass Point

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The Changing Face of American Religion: Its True Significance

According to a recent feature article in USA Today, "The U.S. Religious Landscape Survey released today by the Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life, documents new peaks, deepening valleys and fast-running rivers of change in American religion" (February 26).
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Courage--the Keystone to Living

Be of good courage!
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God -- Our Protector

In 2007 there was a terrible bridge collapse in Minnesota. This tragedy was just one of many events that have occurred in recent years. How can we deal with these types of incidents and other trials in our lives?
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Trees of Righteousness

Trees are a part of our lives. There are few places without them, and they provide us with so much. What can God teach us using trees?
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A Page on the World...The Marketing of Evil

David Kupelian's book is subtitled "How Radicals, Elitists, and Pseudo-Experts Sell Us Corruption Disguised as Freedom" (2005, ISBN-13: 978-1581824599).
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Turning the Hearts . . .Showing Respect to Others

“I don’t get no respect” was one of comedian Rodney Dangerfield’s famous lines. Respect is hard to come by these days.
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Truth in Advertising

Human nature loves the quick fix and the easy path.
Change Your View of the Sunset
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Change Your View of the Sunset

While going through the final phase of a very difficult trial, God opened up a new concept of weekly gratitude to me.
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Labeled as Lazy

We can all choose to be lazy—or reliable.
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The Dash and How Will They Really Remember You?

Have you seen the forwarded e-mail that talks about your tombstone?
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When Wall Street Plays God: Everybody Gets Hurt!

God gives no one the right to rewrite the laws of basic prosperity. Anyone trying to change His rules is playing God—trying to usurp His authority.
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