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meaning of life
Posted by sheridan voysey on May 15th, 2012 | 7 responses
“The meaning of your life is the meaning you give it,” writes philosopher A. C. Grayling in his book Thinking of Answers. He suggests trying to create meaning in our lives through the pursuit of relationships and... read more »
green letters
Posted by jennifer benson schuldt on April 26th, 2012 | 7 responses
“Is God green? Did Jesus have anything to say about the environment? What is my role as a Christian in caring for the earth?” These questions caught my attention as I thumbed through the introductory pages of The Green... read more »
be amazed
Posted by an odj community member on March 19th, 2012 | no responses
—copy and design submitted by Terry and Pat Lampel
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a fresh start
Posted by an odj community member on March 15th, 2012 | one response
—submitted by Terry and Pat Lampel, US
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you choose Q: what scientists say about evolution contradicts the Bible—what’s the answer?
Posted by an odj community member on March 14th, 2012 | one response
Q: What scientists say about the theory of evolution is clearly contrary to what the Bible says about creation, and no evidence points our way. What is your advice concerning this subject? —Jonathan
A: Let’s assume,... read more »
March 12, 2012
Posted by Today's Conversation on March 12th, 2012 | 5 responses
This week a court in the US will hear the case of a former “team lead” NASA scientist who—according to the evangelical plaintiff—was fired due to his belief and promotion of intelligent design. Why do you feel that... read more »
you choose Q: what about those giants in the O.T.?
Posted by an odj community member on February 27th, 2012 | one response
Q: Are the giants in the Old Testament God’s creation or humanity’s children? —Merilyn
A: “Giants” (the Nephilites) were first mentioned in Genesis 6:4. Various groups of giants were also mentioned as... read more »
you choose Q: “were there unicorns on Noah’s Ark?”
Posted by an odj community member on February 13th, 2012 | no responses
Q: In your opinion, were there unicorns on Noah’s Ark and is it OK for Christians to like them? —Sharon
A: The Bible tells us that God commanded Noah to “bring a pair of every kind of animal—a male and a... read more »
you choose Q: what does “day” mean in Genesis?
Posted by an odj community member on February 1st, 2012 | 2 responses
Q: In Genesis, how is the word “day” understood in relation to time and other uses of the word day? —Karl
A: Genesis 1 tells us that God made the heavens and earth in just 6 days. While God is certainly able... read more »
when God speaks
Posted by winn collier on January 25th, 2012 | 9 responses
I’m no gardener. The surest way to kill your flowers or vegetable plants is to ask me to care for them. So I marvel at those who are gifted at working with all things green and growing. Some gardeners have a practice... read more »













