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staying together

by tom felten on May 31st, 2009 | 8 responses
Last year, a woman named Joan opened a letter from a local law firm and immediately burst into tears as she read its contents. The letter stated that her divorce from husband John “had been completed.” She was in disbelief—the couple from Sheffield, England, had been happily married for... read more »

unseen

by regina franklin on May 30th, 2009 | 4 responses
I never thought of myself as having control issues—until I got married. Somehow blending two lives into one exposes how much we want things our way. From the way I like the covers tucked (or not tucked) at night to how we made decisions, I wanted things done in a way that made me feel comfortable.... read more »

May 29, 2009

by Today's Conversation on May 29th, 2009 | 2 responses
The former president of South Korea committed suicide last week amid allegations of improper financial dealings. What words would you use to lift the spirits of someone who wanted to take his or her own life? What verses from the Bible could encourage them?

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God is doing something

by marvin williams on May 29th, 2009 | 5 responses
A silent heaven,” it has been said, “is the greatest mystery of our existence.”

Have you ever prayed and felt as if heaven were silent? Have you seen injustice and wondered, Where is God? Have you ever asked the question, Does it pay to live a righteous life?... read more »

real food

by roxanne robbins on May 28th, 2009 | no responses
Is anyone thirsty? Come and drink (Isaiah 55:1).

In the May 13 ODJ article, I wrote about an African boy named Saddam who had spent 4 years of his young life on the streets of Kampala, Uganda. A few weeks ago, I took Saddam and four of his housemates to the only movie theater... read more »

May 27, 2009

by Today's Conversation on May 27th, 2009 | 4 responses
A recent Gallup poll found that nearly 90% of people around the globe believe that the next five years will be as good or better as life today. What gives you hope as you look to the future?

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running

by jeff olson on May 27th, 2009 | one response
I have a confession to make. I hate to run.

Some people enjoy jogging to stay in shape. Others put themselves through rigorous months of training to run long-distance races. While I admire their discipline, it’s definitely not for me.

A friend who is an amateur marathoner... read more »

who is my neighbor?

by mike wittmer on May 26th, 2009 | 4 responses
Who is my neighbor?” is an important question for a Jew. Surrounded by enemies—Babylonians, Greeks, and Romans—for centuries, the Jews of Jesus’ day sneered at the Samaritan half-breeds who threw caution to the wind and married foreigners.

“Who is my neighbor?”... read more »

life words

by winn collier on May 25th, 2009 | 3 responses
Words have power. A wounding word can pierce deeper than physical pain. I still remember moments in junior high when my undesirable physical traits became objects of ridicule. Too many of us carry the harsh, violent, or demeaning words of a parent or coach or friend—spoken long ago. Whoever said “Sticks... read more »

God's visit

by poh fang chia on May 24th, 2009 | one response
If you take a trip to Israel, will you plan to visit Nain? Probably not. This ancient village (now known as Nein) isn’t located on any major roads running through the Jezreel Plain. It’s not likely that many tourists visited this off-the-beaten-path destination during the time of Jesus either.... read more »
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