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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How Must We Judge?

Judgment is a major subject in the Bible and one of "the weightier matters of the law" (Matthew 23:23, King James Version). Unjust judgment is an abomination to God. From God's Word, we must learn and practice "righteous judgment."
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Honor Comes Before Humility

The more we learn, the more we realize we do not know. That should keep us humble.
Will You Be a Spiritual Survivor?
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Will You Be a Spiritual Survivor?

Consider this fictionalized scenario of end-time events. How would we fare in these circumstances?
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Will You Be a Spiritual Survivor?

Consider this fictionalized scenario of end-time events. How would we fare in these circumstances?
Are You Lonely? Reach Out and Touch Someone!
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Are You Lonely? Reach Out and Touch Someone!

Far too many in God's Church have loneliness as their constant companion. What can we do about it?
Fear and Faith
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Fear and Faith

A young girl's fear of horses reminded me of our Christian struggle with fear.
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Wasted Lives

What a waste these all-too-frequent stories are.
Shelf Sitting
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Shelf Sitting

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Take Your Time to Speak

The art of communication is a lifetime study.
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Pleasant Tongues

Talking is something we all can do, but being pleasant takes real talent.
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Blame Someone--Anyone?

Mirrors are a great help when looking for the source of our failures. And that's the first step to success!
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Idle Silences

When not saying enough could be dangerous?
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Jacob and Joseph

God’s calling and purpose is sure. Through trials and suffering, we learn to trust God and build character, just as the patriarchs in the Bible did. They trusted God to guide their lives and followed Him through all circumstances in...
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Nehemiah: A Leader for All Time

There is more than one kind of leadership. Some leaders are dictatorial, such as Nimrod, while others lead by example, such as Nehemiah.
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The Point of Prophecy

Prophecy should awaken all of us to the urgency of our times and the need to change our lives.
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Tongue Trouble

A double tongue invites trouble. The Bible tells us to let our "Yes" be "Yes," and our "No" be "No" (Matthew 5:37).
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Turning the Hearts . . .Gifts Show Care, Concern and Love!

As I write this, the stores abound with Christmas shoppers—buyers trying to find the perfect gift or just any gift to help in their celebration. While we do not celebrate Christmas, gift giving is something that we need to include...
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A Cloak of Zeal

In Ephesians we read of the armor of God. It speaks of the various parts of the armor of a Roman soldier of the time of Paul, relating each piece to a necessary part of our defense against Satan and...
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Priceless...

Whether we stupidly hang around with the wrong crowd, even just once, and something bad happens or we get ourselves in a bad financial situation and end up with a bad credit rating, everything we do has an impact on...
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Career Choice and the 21st-Century Christian

It is a wonderful blessing to enjoy one's work, and since most adults with full-time jobs spend about half their waking hours at work, that's all the more reason to find work you enjoy. While much can be said about...