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victors already

Posted by an odj community member on February 10th, 2012 | no responses

“A thousand times I’ve failed, still Your mercy remains. Should I stumble again, still I’m caught in Your grace.” So goes the lines of one of my favorite songs. It’s true, God’s grace is... read more »

no hope without faith

Posted by an odj community member on February 9th, 2012 | no responses

Hebrews 11:1: Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. Mark 16:9-15: When Jesus rose early on the first day of the week, He appeared first to Mary Magdalene, out of whom He had... read more »

today

Posted by Jeff Olson on February 9th, 2012 | 5 responses

The film Dead Poets Society introduced me to an old phrase from a Latin poem: carpe diem. It means “seize the day,” an urgent call to live life to the fullest, getting the most out of each and every day. Generally... read more »

do i have faith?

Posted by an odj community member on February 8th, 2012 | no responses

Deuteronomy 8:1-4: Be careful to follow every command I am giving you today, so that you may live and increase and may enter and possess the land the Lord promised on oath to your ancestors. Remember how the Lord your God... read more »

age-old question

Posted by tom felten on February 7th, 2012 | 4 responses

Last spring, two 48-year-old twin brothers chose not to help their mother after she fell and hurt herself. The duo simply left the injured woman in the entryway of the house they shared with her. Police were contacted after... read more »

February 6, 2012

Posted by Today's Conversation on February 6th, 2012 | 4 responses

How aware are you of the brutal winter causing difficulties and deaths in Europe? How are you reaching out to help those who have been affected by the freezing conditions? ... read more »

fasting and faith

Posted by winn collier on February 5th, 2012 | 8 responses

When Gandhi wanted to capture the attention of the powerful and prompt them to act against injustice, he went on a hunger strike. A number of years ago when I was confused and heartbroken, I began a 3-day fast. We are... read more »

avoiding the pit

Posted by an odj community member on February 2nd, 2012 | one response

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 »

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 »

clear, pure water

Posted by sheridan voysey on January 30th, 2012 | 3 responses

A tall, cold glass of water. The condensation on the glass cools my hand. Clear, pure, colorless, odorless; free of man-made chemicals and corruption. I lift the glass to my lips and drink this water that deeply refreshes. A... read more »