the difference in one life

by an odj community member on August 4th, 2011 | one response
A vacationing businessman was walking along a beach when he saw a young boy. Along the shore were many starfish that had been washed up by the tide and were sure to die before the tide returned. The boy was walking slowly along the shore and occasionally reached down and tossed the beached starfish... read more »

faith opens the door

by an odj community member on August 4th, 2011 | no responses
Hebrews 11:6: It is impossible to please God without faith. Anyone who wants to come to Him must believe that God exists and that He rewards those who sincerely seek Him. Our God and the Father of our Lord is so gracious and kind to us because we’ve placed faith in Jesus as being the Son of God.... read more »

God is near

by winn collier on August 4th, 2011 | 10 responses
Last October, the world looked on—cheering and crying and laughing with relief and joy—as 33 Chilean miners were plucked one by one from their deep, cavernous prison. For more than 2 months, these men hung on to hope and life a half-mile below ground. The rescue teams preparing for the... read more »