Showing respect in all areas of his life is rooted in Andrew Dohnke’s religious beliefs. It's because of his "unfailing" morale code that the Porterville Military Academy student is the winner of the ...

Editor's note: The Tulare County Office of Education recognizes local students who exhibit good character through the character COUNTS! program each day in the Times ...

Jesus himself expressed and introduced this type of mental power when he said, “If someone forces you to go with him one mile, go with him two miles.” (Matthew 5:41) It’s a principle of God every ...

Time is a fleeting and precious resource, and punctuality is a beacon of reliability and respect in a world that frequently places convenience ahead of commitment. Being on time is a fundamental ...

The third week in October is recognized around the world through a series of celebrations and events highlighting the shared belief that character counts. Every year millions of youth across America ...

We use the term character in many ways. For example, “She has real character” or “What a character!” In our line of work, we often use “character” to denote a person-particularly a leader-whom we ...

Character Counts is a national ethics program for young people based on six pillars of character. It was founded in 1996 by the Josephson Institute Center for Youth Ethics in California and introduced ...