Miss USA’s Character
Miss USA’s character – or lack thereof – made news this week. Trampling underfoot the contract she signed when she accepted the crown, Miss Kentucky showed her lack of respect for those who enthroned her, as well as her lack of self-control. Miss USA’s character should be an example for
Character in Times of Tragedy
Character in times of tragedy is not built during those times of tragedy. It is revealed in times of tragedy, but such moral strength is built in times of joy and peace. Character in times of tragedy was revealed last week by families who lost sons, fathers, husbands, and siblings
KGOY and Character MIA
KGOY and Character MIA. The combination presents a challenge to parents, teachers, and others who work with young people. It opens the doorway to our global society’s certain demise – and we’re racing through that open doorway at full speed. KGOY is an acronym for “Kids Getting Older Younger” and
A Good Kid without Character?
“A good kid” and “a good person” are phrases in great use. Unfortunately, they are often used of those who have done wrong. A young person has gotten into trouble, and a parent or other adult hastens to say, “He’s a good kid” or “She’s a good person”. “Tara is
Character and New Year’s Resolutions
Character and New Year’s resolutions should be close companions. If they are, the chances of us keeping our resolutions increase tremendously. Consider basic self-control. Self-control is vital to the keeping of every resolution made – at the beginning of a new year or at some other time. It’s vital to
Character Building Codes Allow No Defective Materials!
Character building codes allow no defective materials. Think about it. If you’re building character, you’re building moral excellence. You’re creating a building that must endure many winds of opposition. You’re constructing a building that will be shaken by many moral earthquakes. It will be tested daily. You cannot afford to
Conscience Is the Voice of Character!
Conscience is the voice of character. Character depends strongly on conscience. Some modern thinkers scoff at the idea of conscience, considering it outmoded or foolish. They believe there is not really a moral voice inside us that distinguishes right from wrong. They ignore what the entire human race, in every
Character for Radio DJ’s
“Character for Radio DJ’s” should be the title of a required-reading pamphlet for every radio DJ. Case in point: the DJ’s who were in charge of the January 12, 2007 radio contest in Sacramento, California – a contest in which contestants had to drink as much water as possible without
Character Takes Flight
Character takes flight with you – if you have it. Men and women of character exercise that character when traveling via any public transportation. In flight, they may have even more opportunity to exercise it. Character takes flight when you travel with children. An article in today’s news tells of
Conscience Never Lets You Lean on Others
Sometime ago, I wrote that conscience is the voice of character. Character depends strongly on conscience. As I was re-reading that blog, I thought of another facet that should be considered. Conscience never lets you lean on others. When that voice of character speaks to you, telling you what is
