Christian Character Traits – a Source of Blessing
Christian character traits are a source of great blessing to those who build and exercise them consistently. Such traits make our lives more peaceful, and that itself brings us deep happiness. There is more, however, to the happiness produced by Christian character traits. Think about it with me for a
Character in the Home
On the wall of our front entry, just inside the front door, hangs an old plaque. It’s a small plaque – not more than ten inches in width and perhaps eight inches in height. It’s cracked down the back, but the crack doesn’t extend to the front, so that doesn’t
Character Demands Totally Clean Speech! – Part 1
What do I mean by “totally clean speech”? I mean that kind of speech that never, for any reason, includes the slightest hint of a swear word, curse word, or substitute for such – never, for any reason, uses a word that is dirty or conveys an off-color innuendo –
Character Demands Totally Clean Speech! – Part 2
Character demands totally clean speech because, as we wrote before, the character trait respect is involved. A person of character exercises respect consistently – and that respect is shown in what we say. The children’s book, Georgey Giraffe’s Giant Respect, Character Companions® Series #6, teaches children that respect consists of
Character Demands Totally Clean Speech! – Part 3
The last time I wrote, I promised practical help for turning not-so-clean speech into clean speech – turning bad language into good language. What is bad language? Bad language includes words that we all consider bad, off-color, dirty, adult, or obscene, as well as those fringe words we substitute that
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
War on Christmas Reveals Lack of Character
One cannot escape the fact that there is, in the United States, a war on Christmas. This holiday, filled with traditions that have grown over hundreds of years, is coming under fire. It is a holiday so shining on the calendar that it earns time off for most – and
How Strong Is Your Character?
I just read a historical account that illustrates how strong character can be. Let me paraphrase the historical facts for you, changing locations to make it more real to us today. A family in the African country of Malawi, hard hit by famine, was running out of food. The husband
Faith Is a Character Trait
We hear a lot these days about faith. The term “faith-based program” usually refers to a program instituted by a religious group. Faith, however, is a trait of character, and every man or woman of strong character exercises faith: he or she acts on something unseen. He or she holds
Character Building Is Not Popular
Have you ever stopped to wonder why so few people care about character education and character building? Sure, they talk about it briefly if the subject arises, but it isn’t exactly something that comes up in everyday conversation. Even those who are entrusted with teaching young people character are often
