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one lost lamb

Posted by K. T. Sim on February 4th, 2012 | no responses

The Bible uses many metaphors to describe people who are not believers in Jesus: Harvest fields (Matthew 9:37-38), fish caught in the net (Matthew 13:47), guests invited to a banquet (Matthew 22:10), and sheep—most often... read more »

you choose Q: “how can I show good judgment without being judgmental?”

Posted by an odj community member on February 3rd, 2012 | no responses

Q: I would be grateful if you could help me to understand the difference between judgment and disagreement. How do I live as a Christian indicating how and why I do things differently (when asked or questioned about it)... read more »

the Word of God

Posted by sheridan voysey on February 3rd, 2012 | 5 responses

A person’s words are inseparable from the person speaking them. Think about your own words. They come from you and are uniquely yours. Your words communicate your heart. They come from your inner self—your soul—and... read more »

you choose Q: “how can one finish better than he started?”

Posted by an odj community member on February 2nd, 2012 | no responses

Q: In Ecclesiastes 7:8 it says, “The end of a thing is better than the beginning thereof.” How can one finish better than he started? —Okeleye A: In these words found in Ecclesiastes, a book of Solomon’s... read more »

avoiding the pit

Posted by an odj community member on February 2nd, 2012 | no responses

1 Peter 4:12-14: Don’t be surprised at the fiery trials you are going through, as if something strange were happening to you. Instead, be very glad—for these trials make you partners with Christ in His suffering, so that... read more »

intercepting entropy

Posted by marvin williams on February 2nd, 2012 | 8 responses

John Ortberg, in one of his sermons, told of an interview with Max Dupree, the former CEO of Herman Miller, a renowned office furniture company. “Max is asked to speak a lot about leadership, and at one session somebody... read more »

God’s amazing wisdom

Posted by an odj community member on February 1st, 2012 | no responses

Proverbs 21:1-2: The king’s heart is like a stream of water directed by the Lord; He guides it wherever He pleases. People may be right in their own eyes, but the Lord examines their heart. When Jesus was on the cross, He... read more »

firewalkers

Posted by jennifer benson schuldt on February 1st, 2012 | 10 responses

Firewalkers fascinate me. These people have a special something that allows them to look down at a bed of hot coals, unbuckle their sandals or peel off their socks, and step right in. Some see it as a rite of passage, a way... read more »

if i were the devil

Posted by pohfangchia on January 31st, 2012 | 6 responses

In the foreword of R. C. Sproul’s book Knowing Scripture, J. I. Packer writes: “If I were the devil . . . one of my first aims would be to stop folk from digging into the Bible. . . . How? Well, I should try to distract... read more »

the way of suffering

Posted by an odj community member on January 30th, 2012 | no responses

Philippians 2:8-11: He humbled himself in obedience to God and died a criminal’s death on a cross. Therefore, God elevated Him to the place of highest honor and gave Him the name above all other names, that at the name of... read more »