hypocrisy & idolatry
by an odj community member on May 15th, 2012 | 2 responses
This morning in my Bible reading I read in Romans where it is talking about hypocrites. This is something that always hits me. I never, ever want to be a hypocrite. I want to practice what I preach.
“You who say that people should not commit adultery, do you commit adultery? You who abhor idols,... read more »
what does love require of me?
by an odj community member on May 14th, 2012 | one response
“In every dealing with someone, before every statement or response to anyone, a follower of Jesus, a disciple, should ask themselves first: ‘What does love require of me?’” —Andy Stanley
If we ask this question and respond accordingly I think we’ll fulfill the command that Jesus gave... read more »
mothers R they – Mother’s Day 2012
by an odj community member on May 11th, 2012 | no responses
We consumed whatever they consumed,
our places in their lives, we assumed;
from day to night, night till day,
our nursing mothers are they.
In sickness or in good health,
their love and care are our wealth;
their legacies are here to stay,
our compassionate moms are they.
Whether we are at... read more »
what will your story be?
by an odj community member on May 10th, 2012 | one response
“A good name is better than a good ointment, and the day of one’s death is better than the day of one’s birth” (Ecclesiastes 7:1).
I read this today during my quiet time with God. As I read it, the power of this verse hit me in a special way. Here’s why . . .
As I was walking... read more »
you choose Q: marrying a divorced man. is it a sin?
by an odj community member on May 9th, 2012 | no responses
Q: Marrying a divorced man. Is it a sin? —Lucy
A: God intended marriage to be a lifelong union between one man and one woman (Genesis 2:24; Malachi 2:14-16; Mark 10:6-9). The marriage bond is to be broken only by death (Romans 7:2; 1 Corinthians 3:9).
Because of “the hardness... read more »
early Mother’s Day wishes
by an odj community member on May 8th, 2012 | no responses
1. Mummy, your beauty makes you full,
because God made you beautiful.
BLESSED MOTHER’S DAY!
2. Mom, the more I honour you,
the more I want to love you.
BLESSED MUM’S DAY!
3. On this day, for each day that God has made,
I honour mum for things well done and said.
HAPPY MOTHER’S... read more »
you choose Q: should I leave my unbelieving partner? do I marry an unbeliever?
by an odj community member on May 7th, 2012 | 4 responses
Q: I was raised a believer but left the faith in my teens, during which time I became involved in a sinful relationship. The difficulties arising from this relationship brought me back to Christ and I am a practicing Christian. My partner knows this and accepts this. My problem is that I... read more »
you choose Q: i’m looking for accountability—could you advise?
by an odj community member on May 1st, 2012 | 2 responses
Q: l am looking to link up with an accountability male partner—a mature fellow. Could you advise? —Spencer
A: Spencer, I’ve been a part of accountability groups for many years. My current group of guys has meet for nearly two decades. Accountability can be very helpful in... read more »
sin less
by an odj community member on April 27th, 2012 | one response
I don’t know how easy it for us to truly say, “my sins are forgiven.” I know it took me a very long while, and even now I am still learning. Every single time I sin, I tell myself that I am not worth God’s love and forgiveness, but at the same time I’m reminded not to let Satan use... read more »
blurry vision
by an odj community member on April 25th, 2012 | 3 responses
For twenty years I dealt with bad eyesight that worsened a little each year. Then, a few years ago, I was so blessed to be able to undergo lasik eye surgery. I still remember the first time I went swimming after the surgery! I could see underwater! It was incredible.
Since the surgery I have been... read more »













