on the move . . .

by an odj community member on July 6th, 2011 | no responses
“The Lord had said to Abram, ‘Leave your native country, your relatives, and your father’s family, and go to the land that I will show you’” (Genesis 12:1). This week, my family moved again to another city in the lower mainland in Greater Vancouver. It is our third move in 3 years. Each... read more »

rights and real freedom

by an odj community member on July 6th, 2011 | no responses
“Is life so dear and peace so sweet as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I care not what course others may take, but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!” —Patrick Henry (before the revolution). We have forgotten. We have misunderstood. We... read more »

color-blind

by roxanne robbins on July 6th, 2011 | 4 responses
The term “color-blind” is somewhat misleading, implying that people with this condition can view the world only in black and white. In actuality, most color-blind individuals can make out hues of yellow and blue. Only a small percentage of people are blind to all colors and can see only in... read more »