Character in the Milieu
Character must enter into our daily lives. We can’t store it in a closet, taking it out to use only when convenient. Rather, we must exercise it in the social setting where we live – in the milieu. Articles in this section show character in the milieu. You will see the impact of character on business, politics, daily news, family relationships, friendships, education, and more. You’ll be surprised at how relevant character is.
Each link below opens a door to dozens of articles. To search for articles on specific aspects of character or specific character traits, enter a word into the search box at the top of this page.
Character is a consciously developed inner firmness that permeates the fiber of a person, causing him or her to harness firmly the energy of objective high moral values to the actions of everyday life.
These articles illustrate basic character at work in common, everyday life situations. Many come from real-life news articles you may have read. Others come from the daily lives of the author and friends.
Character traits are distinguishing qualities that prove we are people of high moral values. Just as physical traits distinguish spiders from elephants, so character traits distinguish men and women of character from those who lack character. They set apart people who are committed to the exercise of high moral values.
These articles illustrate the practical outworking of specific character traits in everyday life situations. Drawing from current events, anecdotage, and local interactions, the author shows the difference character traits can make in life
Character counts tremendously in the life of every person. Character counts in business, in politics, in the community, in schools, in churches, and in family life. There really is no cubbyhole in life where character does not count.
These articles demonstrate how character counts in a variety of real-life situations. They will challenge you to calculate whether character counts as much in your personal life as it should. They are useful, too, in classrooms where mature teens and adults wrestle realistically with questions of when and how character counts.
Character at home faces what is perhaps the strongest test of all: the tendency to throw off restraints and do as we please. Away from home, we may throw a cloak of pseudo-character around our shoulders, but not at home. Family situations and family members test character as no other situation and no other person can.
These articles examine character at home. They challenge readers to invest time in building character that repairs and strengthens family relationships.
Character in school revolutionizes the educational process as well as academic results. Character traits such as respect, self-control, and attentiveness create an environment that is conducive to learning. Responsibility, perseverance, determination, and similar moral qualities increase academic success.
The author of these articles draws on more than 40 years as a career teacher and principal to portray character in the school. Her articles challenge educators and parents to make character a priority in schools.
What name do we often give to the description of Christian character traits given in Matthew 5? What, according to I Corinthians 13, is the most important of the Christian character traits? What Christian character traits are referred to as the fruit of the Spirit in Galatians 5:22?
Character is woven throughout the Bible, and throughout the lives of true Christians. That does not mean that Christians have no need to build Christian character, of course. It does mean that we must build character to the best of our ability.
Character in Government & Politics
Character in government and politics often seems frail and sickly. Graft, corruption, and unethical behavior seem to prevail far too often. Yet some hold strong convictions, and exercise the courage of their convictions.
These articles pull aside the political curtain and look at examples of strong character as well as instances where character is lacking. Drawn from news coverage of the past decade or so, these articles reveal the truth about character in government and politics.
