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upstairs downstairs

Posted by tim gustafson on March 21st, 2012 | 7 responses

Walk into her house and a showcase living room quickly commands your attention. Ornate, expensive furniture populates rooms tastefully embellished with understated artwork. A lavish floral arrangement adorns a perfectly lit... read more »

you choose Q: is psalm 23:4 referring to when we die?

Posted by an odj community member on March 20th, 2012 | no responses

Q: Is Psalm 23:4 referring to when we die? —Sally A: Using the images of a shepherd caring for his sheep (Psalm 23:1-4), and a gracious host caring for his guests (Psalm 23:5-6), David testified of God’s constant care... read more »

real deal

Posted by regina franklin on March 20th, 2012 | 3 responses

Named for its two creators, the Johari Window (named after Joseph Luft and Harry Ingham) presents the four “window panes” of our concept of self: (1) what we and others see; (2) what we see but others do not; (3) what... read more »

March 19, 2012

Posted by Today's Conversation on March 19th, 2012 | 5 responses

How have you experienced the reality of “generational sin”? What can be done to change the ongoing presence of sin in a family line? ... read more »

why faith?

Posted by tom felten on March 19th, 2012 | 5 responses

In an interview, pop music star Katy Perry stated that she wasn’t thrilled with her strict religious upbringing. “I didn’t have a childhood,” she lamented. “I’ve always been the kid who’s asked ‘Why?’ In my... read more »

high price of forgiveness

Posted by winn collier on March 18th, 2012 | 2 responses

In 2004, Iranian Ameneh Bahrami rejected Majid Movahedi’s marriage proposal. Days later, Movahedi attacked her, throwing acid in her face. Disfigured and blinded, she will always carry the scars of the crime. A court ruled... read more »

money and happiness

Posted by pohfangchia on March 17th, 2012 | 3 responses

How much money does one need to be happy? According to a study from Princeton University, it’s $75,000 (US dollars) a year. The study claims that the lower a person’s annual income falls below that benchmark, the... read more »

calm in tough times

Posted by an odj community member on March 16th, 2012 | 4 responses

There are a couple of things that I’ve learned recently. One is that no matter when and where, you should always trust God. Things can seem really, really bleak at times. Nothing in your mind is saying “it’s gonna... read more »

true humility

Posted by K. T. Sim on March 16th, 2012 | 5 responses

The story is told of a man who was so humble that his city council decided to honor him with a medallion for his humility. A week after the award ceremony, the award had to be withdrawn. Much to the embarrassment of the... read more »

you choose Q: what do you think of the principles of law of attraction in the book The Secret? Does it conform to what the Bible says?

Posted by an odj community member on March 15th, 2012 | one response

Q: What do you think of the principles of law of attraction in the book The Secret? Does it conform to what the Bible says? —Cass A: Cass, thank you for your question. It’s clear that you’ve put some thought into... read more »