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promises and praise

Posted by tom felten on January 27th, 2012 | 8 responses
Ever made a promise you didn’t keep? Yeah, me too. It makes me wince to think of my broken promises over the years. The shame comes from the realization that I had given my word to do something for someone and then... read more »

the small stuff

Posted by tim gustafson on January 26th, 2012 | 6 responses
How has your ministry been able to thrive in these tough economic times?” someone asked the leader of a nonprofit organization. “It’s because of the small gifts,” he said without hesitation. “The big gifts dry up... read more »

November 22, 2011

Posted by Today's Conversation on November 22nd, 2011 | 4 responses
Paul writes, “Give thanks for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ” (Ephesians 5:20). Why are you thankful today? ... read more »

thankfulness at midnight

Posted by an odj community member on November 7th, 2011 | 3 responses
Can you imagine? You’ve finally hit the sheets after a tough day, hoping for some respite from your stresses, your anxieties, your conflicts, possibly some physical pain. Yet, as so often happens when sleep doesn’t come... read more »

the prison lady

Posted by pohfangchia on October 24th, 2011 | one response
“ I just came back from prison,” Sumalee said nonchalantly. In fact, she has been to all the 130  prisons in Thailand. She is a familiar face to some of the prison wardens. At 60-year-old, Sumalee is an RBC staff... read more »

give up

Posted by mike wittmer on September 21st, 2011 | 7 responses
Wildlife officials in my town tried in vain to save a duck that had an arrow sticking through its breast. She flew away whenever their nets came close. It’s hard to blame the frightened fowl. She didn’t understand that... read more »

can you relate?

Posted by roxanne robbins on August 3rd, 2011 | 11 responses
Recently, I went to great lengths to help a friend. My efforts cost me significant time, money, and energy. And what did I get in return when it was all said and done? Nothing. Not even a “thank you.” My stewing over... read more »

live forward

Posted by an odj community member on July 13th, 2011 | one response
Do not say, “Why were the old days better than these?” For it is not wise to ask such questions (Ecclesiastes 7:10). Several of my Facebook friends have been posting photos about their yester-years. It triggers some... read more »

butterflies and breathing

Posted by jennifer benson schuldt on June 7th, 2011 | 11 responses
As I stepped into The Butterfly Garden, a room populated with 800 colorful-winged beauties, a black and yellow specimen landed on the front of my shirt. We eyeballed each other. It wasn’t going to budge. Now, I’m not a... read more »

today #3

Posted by an odj community member on May 9th, 2011 | no responses
Today . . . is not yesterday. Gone are my mistakes and missteps. The moment to bless, the opportunity to serve. It is no more. Today is not yesterday. Erased from time is my pain, Grudges only remain if I choose to carry... read more »
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