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pit dwelling

Posted by an odj community member on June 6th, 2011 | no responses

I have been a pit dweller on several occasions and know the only hope and rope has been our Lord Jesus Christ. Sometimes I don’t notice when others are in a pit. How about you? We seem to get so busy “doing” church... read more »

God can and God will

Posted by an odj community member on June 6th, 2011 | no responses

Jeremiah 32:27: I am the Lord, the God of all the peoples of the world. Is anything too hard for Me? One of the greatest honors that we can give God is to completely trust Him. If we ever struggle with trusting His will over... read more »

radical love

Posted by winn collier on June 6th, 2011 | 8 responses

Julio Diaz stepped off the late-night subway en route to his favorite diner when a knife-wielding teen demanded his wallet. Diaz handed the wallet over; but as the mugger began to walk away, Diaz stopped him. “If you’re... read more »

two options

Posted by an odj community member on June 1st, 2011 | one response

Psalm 34:8-10: Taste and see that the Lord is good. Oh, the joys of those who take refuge in Him! Fear the Lord, you His godly people, for those who fear Him will have all they need. Even strong young lions sometimes go... read more »

amazing guide

Posted by pohfangchia on June 1st, 2011 | 7 responses

Marion Cotillard, an actress in Christopher Nolan’s movie Inception, says of the director, “Things that I didn’t really get while we were shooting, I knew were maybe not to be understood. I found it very interesting to... read more »

riding and rejoicing

Posted by an odj community member on May 31st, 2011 | no responses

Hubby and I like riding on our Goldwing. I like taking pictures while riding. I took this sunset while riding through Amish country in Ohio. It reminds me of Psalm 118:24, “This is the day that the Lord has made; let... read more »

convinced

Posted by regina franklin on May 31st, 2011 | 8 responses

Someday I want to go skydiving. While I’m not overly fond of heights, I think there’s something incredible about jumping out of an airplane with a parachute (and an instructor soaring tandem with me!). As kids, my sister... read more »

no satisfaction

Posted by Jeff Olson on May 30th, 2011 | 5 responses

In May of 1965, The Rolling Stones recorded the song I Can’t Get No Satisfaction. Shortly after its release, the tune rose to the No. 1 song in the United States. How right they were. No matter how much we try and try and... read more »

insurance and assurance

Posted by an odj community member on May 28th, 2011 | 4 responses

The winds were fierce for a while here at my Kentucky home this morning. I love rainstorms—hearing the great sounds of thunder and watching the lightning streak across the sky. The smell of rain is one of my favorites. My... read more »

fearing God

Posted by winn collier on May 27th, 2011 | 7 responses

Several years ago, I went to the doctor for a checkup. I’d been feeling poorly for a while—tired, blue, and lethargic. I knew I needed to lose weight and return to exercising. However, sitting in that sterile medical... read more »