Our Daily Journey

today's devotional post

May

highly contagious

I rolled up my sleeve and looked away. The injection of immunoglobulin was going to sting, and I knew it. I knew, however, that it could prevent a battle with Hepatitis A. One of my family members had been exposed to the highly contagious disease—which karate- kicks the liver—and health authorities had recommended vaccinations for everyone in my household. There’s an emotional ailment that can also be quite “catchy.” Fear. Moses advised his military leaders to take a pre-battle poll of the troops and ask, “Is anyone here afraid or worried?” (Deuteronomy 20:8). Soldiers who... read more »

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hypocrisy & idolatry

by an odj community member (2 comments)

This morning in my Bible reading I read in Romans where it is talking about hypocrites. This is something that always hits me. I never, ever want to be a hypocrite. I want to practice what I... read more »

what does love require of me?

by an odj community member (one comment)

“In every dealing with someone, before every statement or response to anyone, a follower of Jesus, a disciple, should ask themselves first: ‘What does love require of me?’” —Andy... read more »

mothers R they – Mother’s Day 2012

by an odj community member

We consumed whatever they consumed,

our places in their lives, we assumed;

from day to night, night till day,

our nursing mothers are they.

In sickness or in good... read more »

what will your story be?

by an odj community member (one comment)

“A good name is better than a good ointment, and the day of one’s death is better than the day of one’s birth” (Ecclesiastes 7:1).

I read this today during my quiet time with God.... read more »

you choose Q: marrying a divorced man. is it a sin?

by an odj community member

Q: Marrying a divorced man. Is it a sin? —Lucy

A: God intended marriage to be a lifelong union between one man and one woman (Genesis 2:24; Malachi 2:14-16; Mark 10:6-9). The marriage bond is... read more »

early Mother’s Day wishes

by an odj community member

1. Mummy, your beauty makes you full,

because God made you beautiful.

BLESSED MOTHER’S DAY!

2. Mom, the more I honour you,

the more I want to love... read more »

you choose Q: should I leave my unbelieving partner? do I marry an unbeliever?

by an odj community member (4 comments)

Q: I was raised a believer but left the faith in my teens, during which time I became involved in a sinful relationship. The difficulties arising from this relationship brought me back to Christ and I am... read more »

you choose Q: i’m looking for accountability—could you advise?

by an odj community member (2 comments)

Q: l am looking to link up with an accountability male partner—a mature fellow. Could you advise? —Spencer

A: Spencer, I’ve been a part of accountability groups for many years. My current... read more »

what if the resurrection is true?

by marvin williams (one comment)

Watch “What if the resurrection is true?” here.

these are our children

by marvin williams (one comment)

Today, as we were being briefed about all the work Compassion is doing in Kenya and other parts of the world, I realized for the first time that I was part of something much bigger than I had... read more »