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not broken

Posted by Jeff Olson on May 21st, 2013 | one response
As someone who has logged a lot of time in the coastal waters of Florida, I’ve always enjoyed seeing bottlenose dolphins up close in the wild. That’s one reason I was particularly drawn to the movie Dolphin Tale. Based... read more »

a psalm for the struggle

Posted by jennifer benson schuldt on March 3rd, 2013 | no responses
It was the kind of eatery where you stand in line, place your order, and then step aside to wait for your food to appear. After I did just that, a young man took my place in front of the cash register. He ordered his food by... read more »

being alone?

Posted 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... read more »

you choose Q: I feel depressed and angry, how can I get out of this hole?

Posted by an odj community member on January 29th, 2013 | no responses
Q: “I feel depressed and angry. How can I get out of this hole?”  —Olga A: Anger like sorrow is a normal human emotion. It’s not necessarily a sin to be angry, and at times, not getting angry is sin. As... read more »

you choose Q: Due to my sin, will God ever leave me?

Posted by an odj community member on January 10th, 2013 | 9 responses
Q: Recently I sinned greatly and went against everything I know. I know I’m forgiven, but would God ever have enough of me and leave me?  —Linda A: It’s obvious that you’re aware of your unworthiness before God, and... read more »

don’t stop

Posted by pohfangchia on January 9th, 2013 | 3 responses
He was alone for most of his ministry. It seemed that no one cared to hear his words. He was dragged off against his will to live his final days in exile. He was a failure as far as how the world judges human achievement.... read more »

simply love

Posted by Jeff Olson on January 1st, 2013 | 2 responses
The hope of change is in the air as we enter the New Year. It’s the anticipation of a new outlook or a new direction or the chance to do things differently. At the turn of the first century, the Jewish people were... read more »

history’s steady tune

Posted by winn collier on November 24th, 2012 | no responses
George Jellinek, former host of The Vocal Scene radio program, says “the history of a people is found in its songs.” Years ago, music was a crucial way for slaves in the US to recount their stories, and music was central... read more »

you choose Q: how do I deal with job loss?

Posted by an odj community member on November 1st, 2012 | 5 responses
Q: There are many people who are looking for a job and are frustrated with the way our economy has changed in the past few years. What is some Bible-based advice for these situations?  —Gerald A: Many people are... read more »

thanks, but no thanks

Posted by pohfangchia on October 26th, 2012 | 8 responses
A Christian school for autistic children received a donation from a corporation. After making sure that there were no strings attached, the school accepted the money. Later, the corporation requested to have representation... read more »
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