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rude and racist?

by sheridan voysey on June 20th, 2011 | 17 responses
Jesus could be harsh at times. He called Pharisees “whitewashed tombs” (that is, nice on the outside, disgusting within); He called Herod a “fox”; He even called Peter “Satan” (Matthew 23:27; Luke 13:32; Mark 8:33). Yes, Jesus could be forthright—but rude and racist? Some think... read more »

passion for people

by tom felten on June 19th, 2011 | no responses
A woman in her 70s has become a local celebrity in China due to her energetic efforts as a volunteer traffic cop. Granny Cai, as she is affectionately known, risks her life on a daily basis to make sure that both drivers and pedestrians obey the traffic rules on a busy road close to her home. She... read more »

remembering fathers – father’s day 2011

by an odj community member on June 18th, 2011 | no responses
  Born as Ewe Haw with a quaint curl, at Penang Free School, he studied; baptized at marriage as Michael, excel in insurance he did.   When at seventy four, dad died, it was Friday, almost midnight, twenty eleven, April fifteenth— linked to three machines, he was seen.   For three... read more »

the judgment seat of Christ

by an odj community member on June 18th, 2011 | no responses
Matthew 7:21-23: Not everyone who calls out to Me, “Lord! Lord!” will enter the Kingdom of Heaven. Only those who actually do the will of My Father in heaven will enter. On judgment day many will say to Me, “Lord! Lord! We prophesied in Your name and cast out demons in Your name and performed... read more »

treasure

by winn collier on June 18th, 2011 | 6 responses
Several years ago, I discovered our son Seth sitting in our comfy khaki chair with a theology book in hand. He held the book in front of him, staring at the pages. He would not be distracted. It was quite serious; he was reading. Mind you, Seth was 2 years old. I can’t imagine what Seth believed... read more »

value patience

by an odj community member on June 17th, 2011 | no responses
Hebrews 10:36: Patient endurance is what you need now, so that you will continue to do God’s will. Then you will receive all that He has promised. When a woman conceives, typically she must wait forty weeks for her baby to develop, and then she can deliver her child. The writer of Hebrews touches... read more »

let it run

by mike wittmer on June 17th, 2011 | 3 responses
One truly thrilling moment in sports is the last quarter mile of a horse race, when “down the stretch they come!” Spectators are mildly interested in the initial legs of the race, as the horses jockey for position and conserve their energy for the home stretch. But their roar is deafening when... read more »

tears

by an odj community member on June 16th, 2011 | 2 responses
Frankie Valli is known for a song back in the 1960’s titled “Big Girls Don’t Cry.” Remember? Can you hear his whining cry, “yii, yii, yii?” If you’re too young, you might not know this one. You can check it out on YouTube: Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. It might be a catchy tune,... read more »

incomparable glory

by an odj community member on June 16th, 2011 | no responses
1 Peter 4:1-2: So then, since Christ suffered physical pain, you must arm yourselves with the same attitude He had, and be ready to suffer, too. For if you have suffered physically for Christ, you have finished with sin. You won’t spend the rest of your lives chasing your own desires, but you will... read more »

touch

by tim gustafson on June 16th, 2011 | 4 responses
Kiley had ventured outside her home country only once in her 18 years. So when she had the chance to go to Kenya to help with a medical mission, she was thrilled—and a little uneasy. After all, she didn’t have any real medical experience. As she provided basic medical care in a remote village,... read more »
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