God’s calling!
by an odj community member on May 14th, 2013 | one response
I marvel at the technology of my cell phone. It fits in my hand, has no wires, and by pressing a few buttons, I can speak directly to anyone I desire anywhere in the world. I have no idea what happens in the area between my cell phone and the cell phone I am calling once I hit “SEND.” I presume... read more »
mothers matter
by an odj community member on May 14th, 2013 | no responses
In whatever we ponder,
of the past, present or future,
let us always remember
all mothers for their good nature.
No matter what people may choose to think,
or of our mums, influence others to think;
all mothers are much more they seem
whenever they whisper, talk or scream.
Mothers may not think as... read more »
tell it to move!
by an odj community member on April 11th, 2013 | 4 responses
Everywhere I look, there are people facing mountains. High, powerful mountains. Mountains that seem utterly impossible to move.
These immovable mountains are hurting the hearts of many. These mountains come in the form of financial problems for many. Debt so big with no way to overcome it. We do... read more »
you choose Q: I’ve fallen in love with an unbeliever . . . what should I do?
by an odj community member on March 11th, 2013 | 4 responses
Q: I’ve fallen in love with an unbeliever, but I know it’s wrong. What should I do? —Keliya
A: Keliya, your heart is obviously torn in two over this relationship. On one hand, you’re strongly drawn to a young man. This is understandable, for—as a human... read more »
set to rise
by an odj community member on March 11th, 2013 | one response
God still does wonders. God made the truth, and truth from him is more valuable and more important than any other thing. The past year, I have learned to be truthful to everyone especially brothers and sisters. I have also learned to accept as well as speak the truth in love.
With that said, I was... read more »
“play ball!”
by an odj community member on February 27th, 2013 | one response
My philosophy for playing sports well is simple, “Know the basics of the particular game we are playing, and excel at those same basics!” How many times have we seen our favorite team lose because of errors (baseball), penalties (football) and fouls (basketball)? We often say that “they beat... read more »
i love you
by an odj community member on February 19th, 2013 | no responses
—copy and design submitted by Terry and Pat Lampel, US
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Valentine’s Day 2013
by an odj community member on February 11th, 2013 | one response
Let’s remember that Valentine’s Day is not just a time for a man & woman to celebrate a special relationship. Once we have given ourselves to Christ, we have begun a love relationship that lasts our lifetime, one that we can celebrate every single day!
—art and copy submitted by Terry and... read more »
February 11, 2013
by an odj community member on February 11th, 2013 | 2 responses
What have you found worked well to help a friend break free of an addiction?
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being alone?
by an odj community member on February 4th, 2013 | 2 responses
read> Psalm 46:1-11
“Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I wil be exalted in the earth!” (Psalm 46:10).
Being born and raised in a Latin American culture, I always believed that to be alone was to be lonely. For me the word held a... read more »














