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covenant eyes

Posted by marvin williams on June 3rd, 2011 | 9 responses

A study published by the American Academy of Pediatrics in 2006 revealed that children who watch media with high levels of sexual content tend to be more sexually promiscuous. Researchers studied 1,017 adolescents, ages 12... read more »

no escape

Posted by tom felten on May 28th, 2011 | 5 responses

Last year a couple in South Korea chose to escape the discouragement of unemployment by playing a virtual reality game at a local Internet café. The game provided faux careers and even a virtual child they named Anima. The... read more »

not a hint

Posted by tom felten on May 8th, 2011 | 6 responses

“You know, I’m really, really happy that I chose to sleep around while I was in my teens and twenties.” “Pornography has made my marriage so much better.” “Letting my lust run wild has really drawn me closer... read more »

today #24

Posted by an odj community member on May 5th, 2011 | no responses

Today . . . I am the clay, You, O Lord, are the Potter. Today, mold me, make me, shape me according to Your will. I am the vessel, use me, O God. Use me for Your glory. And when You have, cleanse me, O God, that I may be... read more »

pillar of truth

Posted by pohfangchia on May 5th, 2011 | 7 responses

My friend doesn’t like the idea of attending church. She says, “People leave their brains at the church doors.” A contemporary poet describes the church this way: “Outwardly splendid as of old; inwardly sparkless,... read more »

amplified

Posted by mike wittmer on May 4th, 2011 | 5 responses

Despite the recent economic meltdown, most people would agree that free markets have improved the lives of billions of people. Many people today are living longer and wealthier than anyone ever has, in large part because... read more »

shockingly honest

Posted by tim gustafson on May 3rd, 2011 | 7 responses

What seemed like an ordinary day in church soon became extraordinary. The minister merely asked one of his elders to lead in prayer. But the man stood and said, “I’m sorry, Pastor. I’ve been arguing with my wife all... read more »

the perfect Lamb

Posted by an odj community member on April 23rd, 2011 | no responses

Galatians 3:13-14: “Christ has rescued us from the curse pronounced by the law. When He was hung on the cross, He took upon Himself the curse for our wrongdoing. For it is written in the Scriptures, ‘Cursed is everyone... read more »

adrenaline for the soul

Posted by Jeff Olson on April 21st, 2011 | 4 responses

Using contemporary language, while attempting to capture the depth and vitality of the original words that moved and inspired early believers in Jesus, Eugene Peterson translated Hebrews 12:2-3 this way: Keep your eyes on... read more »

past and future

Posted by an odj community member on April 20th, 2011 | no responses

Matthew 10:37-39: “If you love your father or mother more than you love Me, you are not worthy of being Mine; or if you love your son or daughter more than Me, you are not worthy of being Mine. If you refuse to take up... read more »