the harvest
by an odj community member on December 17th, 2012 | 2 responses
As I reflect on the horrid event that occurred at the elementary school in Newtown, Connecticut (US), I am truly saddened that there apparently was no one in this young man’s life that recognized and acted on the level of turmoil he was enduring. It also occurs to me that this level of despair is... read more »
December 17, 2012
by Today's Conversation on December 17th, 2012 | 9 responses
What do you say when someone asks, “Why does God allow evil acts to occur?”
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the only thing
by mike wittmer on December 17th, 2012 | 12 responses
My elderly friend called me to ask if I would come over and pray with his wife who he thought might not survive the night. It was a sacred privilege to kneel beside her bed.
When I grasped Janet’s hand, she looked at me and said, “How do I do this? I’ve never died before.” I asked her if she... read more »















