Category Archives: Character Challenges

Showdown: Love vs. ????

Posted on March 8, 2012 by

What is the primary reason Christians don’t share their faith more? Could it be… Other things seem more urgent We don’t know enough non-Christians People won’t be interested Those are certainly real reasons but not the primary one, which I … Continue reading →

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Grace Reminders

Posted on March 1, 2012 by

Grace Reminders (ways of remembering how God has changed us since we became Christians) can help us see opportunities to introduce the forgiveness found in Christ with our friends.  Are you being reminded of God’s grace? Learn more about Grace … Continue reading →

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What Does Love Have to Do with It?

Posted on January 25, 2012 by

“If we love our neighbor, we shall muster all our initiative and enterprise to find ways and means of doing him good. And one chief way of doing him good is to share with him our knowledge of Christ. Thus, … Continue reading →

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Look Around, What do You See?

Posted on January 18, 2012 by

You wouldn’t become angry with a blind friend for stumbling over something in an unfamiliar room. Well, sin for the person without Christ, is just as unavoidable. When they trip and fall, we should be the first to help them up.

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Give the Gift of Grace

Posted on January 4, 2012 by

We don’t get mad at infants when they fall and get hurt while learning to walk.  Well, sin for the person without Christ, is just as unavoidable. When it happens in front of us, we’re called to give grace. It can help if we remember … Continue reading →

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Adverbial: More than a Gramatical Term

Posted on December 14, 2011 by

I think the Bible teaches every Christian is supposed to act humanely (adverb) and compassionately (another adverb). If we become more adverbial in our behavior toward our neighbors, we will be showing them the love God commands of us, which … Continue reading →

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Be Open, Be Honest, Be You

Posted on December 7, 2011 by

Life is hard and ups and downs are expected.  Instead of trying to hide your fear or discouragement, let people see you seek help through prayer or the wisdom of a more mature Christian. Don’t be fake, people may have … Continue reading →

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What Do People Say About You?

Posted on November 16, 2011 by

A man, who had little good to say about Christianity, once called me a humane, compassionate Christian. Though nice sounding, the words obviously identified me as an exception to other Christians he knew. He may not have known me well … Continue reading →

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What’s Visible in Your Life?

Posted on November 9, 2011 by

Just as our friends may sense our excitement about a long awaited vacation, our anticipation of a future in Christ might begin to seep out where they can see it.  And then it’s only natural to share what we’re excited about. What … Continue reading →

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