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too great for words

by jennifer benson schuldt on September 30th, 2011 | 5 responses
The pot roast was still steaming in the pan as I arranged carrots, onions, and potatoes around its perimeter and then ladled broth over the whole creation. I nestled it into a basket along with some bread, fruit salad, and cookies for dessert. The meal was for a family in our church that was... read more »

this one belongs to God

by an odj community member on September 29th, 2011 | no responses
Revelation 12:10-12: Then I heard a loud voice shouting across the heavens, “It has come at last—salvation and power and the Kingdom of our God, and the authority of His Christ. For the accuser of our brothers and sisters has been thrown down to earth—the one who accuses them before our God... read more »

obedience and action

by winn collier on September 29th, 2011 | 7 responses
Francis Marion Tarwater, Flannery O’Connor’s young, disturbed character in The Violent Bear It Away, came of age in the backwoods—far from the town and other people. Tarwater’s uncle, a bizarre man who had ecstatic visions and believed he was a prophet, raised the boy. When his uncle died,... read more »

unlimited riches

by an odj community member on September 28th, 2011 | 3 responses
“The generous will prosper; those who refresh others will themselves be refreshed” (Proverbs 11:25). There are two types of riches in this world. One is material riches, all the latest toys and gadgets, the best restaurants, the newest fashions. The other is riches of the heart. Which will you... read more »

Artist of the earth

by sheridan voysey on September 28th, 2011 | 6 responses
In her book Source, art historian Janine Bourke says that many of the world’s most celebrated artists developed their greatest work when they retreated to nature. Monet painted his Waterlily series after moving to his garden-home at Giverny. Picasso was most creative when based at Cỏte d’Azur... read more »

keep me true

by an odj community member on September 27th, 2011 | 2 responses
Today’s world offers us so many choices, many of which can easily lead us astray or even cause harm. So many are walking in dark times. The psalmist wrote: “Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and your staff, they comfort me” (Psalm... read more »

seventy times seven a day

by an odj community member on September 27th, 2011 | one response
Luke 17:1-5: One day Jesus said to His disciples, “There will always be temptations to sin, but what sorrow awaits the person who does the tempting! It would be better to be thrown into the sea with a millstone hung around your neck than to cause one of these little ones to fall into sin. So watch... read more »

burning strong

by regina franklin on September 27th, 2011 | 3 responses
Over the past few months, I’ve encouraged my husband to create a small fire pit in our backyard. As someone who enjoys camping, I love sitting on a cool night in front of a blazing campfire with a mug of hot chocolate in my hands. Tonight as we sat with family near the crackling flames (in the... read more »

Christians and sin

by an odj community member on September 26th, 2011 | one response
Romans 6:1-4: Well then, should we keep on sinning so that God can show us more and more of His wonderful grace? Of course not! Since we have died to sin, how can we continue to live in it? Or have you forgotten that when we were joined with Christ Jesus in baptism, we joined him in his death? For... read more »

September 26, 2011

by Today's Conversation on September 26th, 2011 | 13 responses
What’s the first name of a Christian friend who inspires you. What is it about them that causes you to feel inspired? ... read more »
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