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run to, not from

Posted by an odj community member on July 17th, 2012 | 2 responses

“How can a young person stay pure? By obeying Your Word” (Psalm 119:9). I don’t think it’s a secret that all of us struggle with purity in some form. So the question in today’s culture is not “if” you will... read more »

an inward look

Posted by Jeff Olson on June 23rd, 2012 | 3 responses

A disgruntled client once told me that he didn’t see a need for a Christian to go to counseling. He went on to add, “Self reflection and self awareness is a waste of time. Our lives would straighten out if we would just... read more »

alert

Posted by marvin williams on June 15th, 2012 | one response

On October 25, 2010, an earthquake created a tsunami that left hundreds of people missing or dead in Indonesia. The deaths could have been prevented or minimized if the tsunami warning system had been working properly. The... read more »

June 4, 2012

Posted by Today's Conversation on June 3rd, 2012 | 3 responses

Why is character so important as we strive to reach others for Jesus? ... read more »

persevere

Posted by mike wittmer on May 27th, 2012 | 3 responses

Rookie racecar driver J. R. Hildebrand was unexpectedly winning the Indianapolis 500 with one lap to go. He only needed to navigate the final turns and he would coast to his first victory. He easily completed the first three... read more »

another advocate

Posted by K. T. Sim on May 25th, 2012 | 4 responses

When I was asked to say a few words at the farewell dinner for a friend who was emigrating, I Googled for some help. Here’s a sampling of what I found: “Every goodbye makes the next hello closer.” “It is the end of... read more »

excuses

Posted by mike wittmer on May 18th, 2012 | 4 responses

Cyclist Tyler Hamilton had steadily advanced through the ranks of the US Postal Service team, and now he was on the verge of being included on the squad that would race in the Tour de France. All he had to do was take EPO,... read more »

everybody’s doing it

Posted by jennifer benson schuldt on May 6th, 2012 | 3 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 »

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 »

sin management

Posted by tim gustafson on May 1st, 2012 | 2 responses

We once lived across the road from Aman Nature Park, which was wonderful—except for the raccoons. Oh sure, they’re fascinating creatures. But the masklike band of black across their eyes should have alerted us to one... read more »