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you choose Q: “how can one finish better than he started?”

Posted by an odj community member on February 2nd, 2012 | no responses
Q: In Ecclesiastes 7:8 it says, “The end of a thing is better than the beginning thereof.” How can one finish better than he started?  —Okeleye A: In these words found in Ecclesiastes, a book of Solomon’s... read more »

good judgment

Posted by Jeff Olson on January 29th, 2012 | 6 responses
Don’t judge me!” Most of us have used those words to defend ourselves when we believe someone has unfairly called into question something we’ve done. So, is it wrong to judge people? After all, Jesus Himself said,... read more »

can you keep a secret?

Posted by an odj community member on January 19th, 2012 | no responses
Matthew 6:1-4: Be careful not to practice your righteousness in front of others to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven. “So when you give to the needy, do not announce it with... read more »

believe in miracles?

Posted by Jeff Olson on January 19th, 2012 | 8 responses
During the 1980 Winter Olympic Games, Al Michaels covered the hockey venue for ABC Sports. The network could have used other broadcasters, but Michaels got the nod because he was the only announcer on staff who had... read more »

gracious and salty

Posted by pohfangchia on January 10th, 2012 | 3 responses
During a press conference in New York City for Clint Eastwood’s new movie Hereafter, the journalists were clearly smitten with him. When a Brazilian journalist apologized for his poor command of English and a “silly... read more »

man of God

Posted by pohfangchia on December 30th, 2011 | 10 responses
Recently a colleague asked me, “What would you like to be?” I replied, “Well, in terms of career planning, I don’t know. But I want to be someone who is wise, compassionate, and humble.” In Paul’s letter to his... read more »

love and magic

Posted by tim gustafson on December 14th, 2011 | 2 responses
When an atheist online reader of ODJ submitted a comment that called religion “anti-science” and Christianity “magic,” a fascinating online dialog ensued. I thought of the books authored by brilliant... read more »

the privilege of children

Posted by mike wittmer on November 23rd, 2011 | 6 responses
Erik Hatzinger confessed to stealing money from several businesses over many months. He seems to be repentant, for when the judge ordered him to pay $13,000 in restitution, Erik informed the judge that he had stolen more and... read more »

save him first

Posted by winn collier on November 20th, 2011 | no responses
Last January, flash floods hammered Australia. Many people lost their lives. One was a 13-year-old boy named Jordan Rice. Jordan, his mother, and 10-year-old brother Blake were trapped in their car as the water rose.... read more »

tuition nation

Posted by pohfangchia on November 17th, 2011 | 5 responses
According to a study conducted by a local newspaper in Singapore, 97 out of 100 students polled have private tutors or receive supplemental training at academic centers. So common are these practices that Singapore has been... read more »
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