today's devotional post
Mar
12
uncertainties
Due to the recent economic downturn, the university my brother-in-law attends will no longer provide any paid academic teaching or research opportunities for students who have been in the program for more than 5 years. This change has affected him big- time. He was set to graduate with his doctorate degree next year. But now new plans have to be made.My sister referenced Romans 8:28 as she wrote in an e-mail: “Though these are uncertainties, we have peace in our hearts as we know that God works for the good of those who love Him.”
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glory
The Olympic oath reads: “In the name of all competitors, I promise that we shall take part in these Olympic Games, respecting and abiding by the rules that govern them, in the true spirit of sportsmanship,... read more »
earthquake
A low grumble rolled through the house. It took only seconds to go from dreamland to all-out panic as I realized what was happening. At 3:59 on Wednesday morning of this week, an earthquake shook the far... read more »
when tragedy strikes
We respond to world tragedies with questions, don’t we? The earthquake in Haiti caused my kids to ask questions like these: Why do mind-staggering tragedies like this happen? If God is strong and... read more »
praying for haiti
The news of the devastation caused by the magnitude-7.0 earthquake in Haiti has caused me to call out to God in prayer. I grieve the loss of life and the painful injuries sustained by so many people. As... read more »
the struggle
Hey ODJ family! This is Marvin Williams. As a pastor and writer, there are a number of voices that inspire me to walk with Jesus more closely. One of those voices is Julian Newman, lead pastor of Renaissance... read more »
tiger woods
One interesting issue which I haven’t heard discussed in the Tiger Woods saga is the obvious double standard between men and women when it comes to extra-marital sex. Tiger’s image has taken... read more »
leftovers
I love my leftovers. Chinese, Thanksgiving dinner, Ribs, and Pizza are a few of my favorites. Whereas I love leftovers, I am certain that God doesn’t enjoy them. Yet, there are times... read more »
more than "just"
When Jesus came to his home town of Nazareth, people were skeptical and used derogatory and scarcity language to attempt to define him (Mark 6:3).“Isn’t this Mary’s son?”
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jeff olson | |
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jennifer benson schuldt | |
| writer. US. | ||
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k.t. sim | |
| bible teacher. theologian. Singapore. | ||
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marvin williams | |
| pastor. writer. US. | ||
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mike wittmer | |
| seminary professor. writer. US. | ||
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poh fang chia | |
| editor. writer. Singapore. | ||
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regina franklin | |
| writer. teacher. US. | ||
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roxanne robbins | |
| international relief worker. writer. Uganda. | ||
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sheridan voysey | |
| writer. speaker. broadcaster. Australia. | ||
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tim gustafson | |
| writer. editor. Philippines. | ||
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tom felten | |
| editor. writer. worship leader. US. | ||
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