our homes . . .

by an odj community member on July 10th, 2012 | one response
It matters not whether we live in ramshackle huts, or in luxurious bungalows, as long as God’s love freely springs from within our hearts, and we grow wherever it flows. It matters not whether we live in the hills or mountains, or along the coasts or river banks, as long as we live in... read more »

tempted to control

by regina franklin on July 10th, 2012 | 8 responses
I’ve never stood in high places or wielded authority over the masses, but in my little corner of the world I’ve felt its pull. Whether I’m trying to keep my heart from pain, make my husband agree with me, or prevent my children from experiencing hardship, the root is the same—control. We all... read more »