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healthy and growing

Posted by an odj community member on July 24th, 2011 | one response

—pic submitted by Bharathy Singaravel, India [Jesus] makes the whole body fit together perfectly. As each part does its own special work, it helps the other parts grow, so that the whole body is healthy and growing and... read more »

why we sing

Posted by winn collier on July 24th, 2011 | 6 responses

Music is a kind of language—an experiential language. It allows us to communicate what we feel or to evoke what we hope to feel. When I want quiet—soft jazz helps me express that longing. When I want to experience... read more »

hurt to help

Posted by Jeff Olson on July 21st, 2011 | 8 responses

One of professor Haddon Robinson’s seminary students once came to speak with him about her husband’s assignments. She told him that her husband was under a lot of pressure and had been working hard, but he was running... read more »

July 18, 2011

Posted by Today's Conversation on July 18th, 2011 | 10 responses

Why do you feel it’s vital (or not) to be part of a local church body? ... read more »

is there not a cause?

Posted by an odj community member on July 10th, 2011 | one response

As I take a daily inventory concerning our young generation in this nation, I often ask myself the question, “Where did their parents go wrong?” Ephesians 6:1-4 tells us about the proper behavior of parents and children.... read more »

pray to God for caesar

Posted by mike wittmer on July 4th, 2011 | 5 responses

The Roman emperors demanded that their citizens demonstrate allegiance by kneeling before their image, pinching a bit of incense, and declaring, “Caesar is Lord.” Tertullian, a writer in the early church, would have none... read more »

anywhere . . . everywhen

Posted by an odj community member on June 30th, 2011 | no responses

Where do you tell people about your Savior Jesus? Who do you tell about Jesus? When do you tell about Jesus? I love the teachings and writings of G. Campbell Morgan. One of his famous quotes makes us remember when GOD says... read more »

salty flavor

Posted by Jeff Olson on June 30th, 2011 | 4 responses

In his book Transforming Children into Spiritual Champions, George Barna reveals this interesting research statistic: Children are eight times more likely to accept Jesus as their Savior than teenagers and adults. Barna’s... read more »

living stones

Posted by an odj community member on June 28th, 2011 | no responses

Pic submitted by Bharathy Singaravel, India “You are living stones that God is building into His spiritual temple. What’s more, you are His holy priests. Through the mediation of Jesus Christ, you offer spiritual... read more »

let it run

Posted by mike wittmer on June 17th, 2011 | 3 responses

One truly thrilling moment in sports is the last quarter mile of a horse race, when “down the stretch they come!” Spectators are mildly interested in the initial legs of the race, as the horses jockey for position and... read more »