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redeeming illness

Posted by sheridan voysey on August 28th, 2011 | 8 responses

It’s easy to miss today’s short passage when reading the book of Galatians. We rightly focus on Paul’s important teaching that salvation is a gift from God, and nothing but faith (rather than keeping the Jewish law) is... read more »

stand on the Word

Posted by an odj community member on August 18th, 2011 | no responses

Ecclesiastes 4:12: A triple-braided cord is not easily broken. During each election year we’re reminded that there is power in unity or agreement. The more people walk in agreement, the more confidence they’ll have that... read more »

even better

Posted by K. T. Sim on August 17th, 2011 | 7 responses

The text message from my brother was terse: “Dad just passed away. Come to ward now.” My 84-year-old father had vacillated between life and death for 2 months. He finally took his final breath. Dad had lost his battle... read more »

personal and present

Posted by Jeff Olson on July 30th, 2011 | 4 responses

If there ever was a person who had the right to ask, “Why me?” it was Joan Brock. As a young wife and mother, Joan went completely blind in a span of just 3 short weeks. If that wasn’t hard enough, 5 years later, her... read more »

the doubter’s prayer

Posted by sheridan voysey on July 20th, 2011 | 14 responses

Over the centuries, some biblical prayers have become particularly loved by Christians. The Lord’s Prayer is one of them (Matthew 6:9-13). The Jesus Prayer (“Lord Jesus, have mercy on me, a sinner”), based on Luke... read more »

hope is not optimism

Posted by an odj community member on July 16th, 2011 | one response

Hope, the kind the Bible talks about, is not optimism. Don’t get me wrong. I love optimists. They tend to live longer than pessimists, accomplish more, and are just a lot more fun to be around. A pessimist can hardly wait... read more »

should i?

Posted by pohfangchia on July 15th, 2011 | 5 responses

Scene 1: David hears that Keilah is under attack. David: “Should I help the people in Keilah?” God: “Yes, go and help them.” David: “Are you sure? It may cost us our lives.” God: “Yes, go.” Narrator: So David... read more »

new way to be human

Posted by winn collier on July 14th, 2011 | 6 responses

Last year, my wife Miska and I traveled to London. We enjoyed the standard sights (Westminster Abbey was a favorite), but mainly we spent our days walking the neighborhoods, visiting shops and cafes, soaking in a different... read more »

the downward spiral

Posted by pohfangchia on July 3rd, 2011 | 7 responses

Lori, Tyler, and Bandit the dog were sitting on the couch. Tyler reached out to touch Bandit, and Bandit attacked him. In surprise, Tyler withdrew his hand. Alarmed, Lori reached out and put her hands around Bandit in a... read more »

each and every day

Posted by winn collier on July 2nd, 2011 | no responses

On March 31, 1979, Jamie Livingston took out his Polaroid camera and took a photo. He continued snapping at least one shot a day until the day he died, October 25, 1997. There are pictures of friends and dinners and quaint... read more »