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relative peace

Posted by jennifer benson schuldt on May 23rd, 2013 | 8 responses

A 60-year-old man, atop a John Deere tractor, charged at his 69-year-old brother-in-law who was harvesting hay astride his own tractor. The collision resulted in a damaged tire and the tractor-crasher’s arrest. One law... read more »

the body of Christ

Posted by roxanne robbins on May 15th, 2013 | 3 responses

Two nights before I moved to Africa 5 years ago, I panicked. As much as I believed the Lord was calling me to Uganda, I feared that by going there I would forfeit my friends back home. I thought they would forget me and that... read more »

my greatest enemy

Posted by pohfangchia on May 10th, 2013 | 2 responses

A Christian leader was once asked: “Who is your greatest enemy?” He replied, “Every morning I see him in the mirror.” Perhaps that’s the real reason why some of us are facing challenges in our marriage, school,... read more »

exercised

Posted by regina franklin on March 28th, 2013 | 4 responses

On all fours with the grass pressing into my hands and knees, I was already backing out of my goal. I had recently enlisted the help of a friend to improve my muscle strength and endurance. On this particular night, we were... read more »

sheltered

Posted by regina franklin on March 20th, 2013 | 8 responses

The red and white “For Sale By Owner” sign in our yard boldly proclaims that our lives are in transition. Stepping out by faith, my husband and I are selling our home and leaving his current position of ministry to move... read more »

breathing easy

Posted by jennifer benson schuldt on December 4th, 2012 | 7 responses

There’s a new cell phone app that claims it can help you de-stress. To use it, you have to clip a heart-rate monitor to your ear. The app then provides biofeedback that can help you find your “ideal breathing rate.”... read more »

you choose Q: how can I know I’m saved?

Posted by an odj community member on November 16th, 2012 | 3 responses

Q: I was born in a Christian family, my parents served God. I attended many meetings and answered many altar calls, confessed my sins many times, accepted Christ many times. I don’t no whether I’ve sincerely prayed... read more »

who are you?

Posted by Tim Gustafson on October 24th, 2012 | 10 responses

Who are you?” boomed front man Roger Daltrey of The Who, channeling guitarist Pete Townshend’s angry lyrics. The 1978 song has attained iconic status, perhaps because it resonates with so many of us. Deep down, we really... read more »

you choose Q: how can Christians cope with life when they’re unemployed?

Posted by an odj community member on September 25th, 2012 | 3 responses

Q: When unemployed how do we as Christians cope with life? —Dorothy A: Being unemployed can be a very stressful and highly emotional time of life. When you’ve out of work for a period of time, the rejections from... read more »