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don’t faint

Posted by an odj community member on January 18th, 2012 | one response

2 Samuel 11:1-5: In the spring, at the time when kings go off to war, David sent Joab out with the king’s men and the whole Israelite army. They destroyed the Ammonites and besieged Rabbah. But David remained in Jerusalem.... read more »

you choose Q: “why did God allow the ‘other’ child to start a religion?”

Posted by an odj community member on January 16th, 2012 | no responses

Q: Why did God allow the other child to start a religion which is giving the world no peace? —Tetteh A: By the other child, I take it that you are referring to Ishmael, the firstborn of Hagar (Genesis 16:15). Although... read more »

cradle, cross, and crown

Posted by K. T. Sim on December 21st, 2011 | one response

What do you consider to be a good representation of Christmas? The potbellied Santa Claus? The nativity scene complete with baby, hay-filled manger, and donkeys? The iconic Christmas tree? For Luke, Christmas was best... read more »

in the first light

Posted by an odj community member on December 12th, 2011 | no responses

As Christmas draws near, it’s worth remembering that we celebrate not just the coming to mankind of Immanuel, the Light of the world, but the complete story of His birth must take us ultimately to His Cross—His... read more »

sweet dreams

Posted by an odj community member on December 9th, 2011 | one response

Psalm 127:1-2: Unless the Lord builds a house, the work of the builders is wasted. Unless the Lord protects a city, guarding it with sentries will do no good. It is useless for you to work so hard from early morning until... read more »

signature

Posted by mike wittmer on December 7th, 2011 | 4 responses

Some people develop “catch phrases” that crystallize what matters to them. A news anchor ends every telecast with “And that’s the way it was” to remind viewers that he delivers the important facts of each day. A... read more »

the Good Shepherd

Posted by winn collier on December 1st, 2011 | 7 responses

When I was in high school, my parents took our family to Israel. The collision of histories, sights, languages, and beliefs stretched my world. Shepherding is still an important way of life in Israel. It’s common to see a... read more »

rules and order

Posted by pohfangchia on October 27th, 2011 | 4 responses

As you step into the room, you’re greeted by a cacophony of noise. Everyone is talking, but no one is listening. For a moment, you think you’ve stepped into the New York Stock Exchange—but it isn’t that loud, lively... read more »

martha, martha, martha . . .

Posted by an odj community member on October 13th, 2011 | one response

With all the people, events, and things pulling at you—vying for your attention, can you discern what’s important and what can be put on the backburner? More importantly, what is eternal and what is temporal? Read Luke... read more »

dying for peace

Posted by tom felten on October 9th, 2011 | 6 responses

I hadn’t seen him in years. He called my name and walked over to me at the grocery store. After some small talk, I asked how he was doing. He said, “Last year I was dying,” and went on to explain that stress had nearly... read more »