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beyond the standards

Posted by marvin williams on May 8th, 2012 | 2 responses

In 1957, a remarkable story written by Colonel William Draper appeared in Look magazine. The article was published under the title: “I Fly the President.” Colonel Draper said that worry was his business and US President... read more »

you choose Q: should I leave my unbelieving partner? do I marry an unbeliever?

Posted by an odj community member on May 7th, 2012 | 4 responses

Q: I was raised a believer but left the faith in my teens, during which time I became involved in a sinful relationship. The difficulties arising from this relationship brought me back to Christ and I am a practicing... read more »

May 7, 2012

Posted by Today's Conversation on May 7th, 2012 | 6 responses

What’s one of your favorite quotes from a contemporary Christian author? What does this quote mean to you personally? ... read more »

liberating Lordship

Posted by mike wittmer on May 7th, 2012 | 5 responses

The King’s Speech depicts the surprising rise to power of Prince Albert, who became King George VI of England when his brother Edward abdicated the throne to marry an American divorcée. Albert didn’t want to be king,... read more »

everybody’s doing it

Posted by jennifer benson schuldt on May 6th, 2012 | 2 responses

When I joined a popular social media network, it was thrilling to reconnect with friends. We swapped messages and fortified our cyber- connection by joining each other’s causes, comparing quiz results, and exchanging... read more »

promises, promises

Posted by K. T. Sim on May 5th, 2012 | 3 responses

I was once dragged into a highly charged discussion about the failure of certain politicians to keep their campaign promises. The discussion veered into a theological one when someone simply asked: “How many promises did... read more »

one meal, one body

Posted by sheridan voysey on May 4th, 2012 | 6 responses

Have you ever wondered why Jesus taught His followers to eat His “body” and drink His “blood” during the Lord’s Supper? The Jews misunderstood the idea (John 6:52), and the early Christians were even accused of... read more »

sustained

Posted by roxanne robbins on May 3rd, 2012 | one response

Several years ago, I had the privilege of interviewing Tony Dungy’s wife, Lauren, for Sports Spectrum Magazine. At the time, Tony was the head coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and—based on his faith, integrity, and... read more »

letting go

Posted by tom felten on May 2nd, 2012 | 7 responses

During a recent 3-week stay in the hospital, I met Kathy. She shared her grave medical condition and her strong faith—an unflinching belief in Jesus. She loved Him and trusted Him, but she also knew she was heading home to... read more »

you choose Q: i’m looking for accountability—could you advise?

Posted by an odj community member on May 1st, 2012 | 2 responses

Q: l am looking to link up with an accountability male partner—a mature fellow. Could you advise? —Spencer A: Spencer, I’ve been a part of accountability groups for many years. My current group of guys has meet for... read more »