who’s coming to dinner?

by an odj community member on June 3rd, 2011 | one response
The first “supper” we read about in the Bible is in Genesis 3. The appetizer, main course, and dessert were all wrapped up in one juicy piece of fruit that was “pleasing to the eye.” Who was on the guest list? Adam and Eve, of course. They didn’t pay money for this dinner, but oh, how they... read more »

defeating the devil on his turf

by an odj community member on June 3rd, 2011 | 2 responses
Just because you and I live in a fallen world doesn’t mean that we have to live in bondage. Jesus said we’re in the world, but not of it (John 17:15-16). What makes us so special or different? It is Christ in us who makes us who we are; it is our faith in Him and not our works. Therefore, we... read more »

covenant eyes

by marvin williams on June 3rd, 2011 | 9 responses
A study published by the American Academy of Pediatrics in 2006 revealed that children who watch media with high levels of sexual content tend to be more sexually promiscuous. Researchers studied 1,017 adolescents, ages 12 to 14, over a period of 2 years. During that time, the teenagers were tracked... read more »