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one lost lamb

Posted by K. T. Sim on February 4th, 2012 | no responses

The Bible uses many metaphors to describe people who are not believers in Jesus: Harvest fields (Matthew 9:37-38), fish caught in the net (Matthew 13:47), guests invited to a banquet (Matthew 22:10), and sheep—most often... read more »

clear, pure water

Posted by sheridan voysey on January 30th, 2012 | 3 responses

A tall, cold glass of water. The condensation on the glass cools my hand. Clear, pure, colorless, odorless; free of man-made chemicals and corruption. I lift the glass to my lips and drink this water that deeply refreshes. A... read more »

the heart of the Father

Posted by an odj community member on January 27th, 2012 | no responses

John 17:1-3: Jesus looked up to heaven and said, “Father, the hour has come. Glorify Your Son so He can give glory back to You. For you have given Him authority over everyone. He gives eternal life to each one You have... read more »

just a shade

Posted by tom felten on January 15th, 2012 | 3 responses

In the movie Inception, technology allows people to tap into others’ minds by dream invasion. Dom Cobb, the flawed hero in the flick, lost his wife Mal when she committed suicide due to the delusional effects of memory... read more »

obedience

Posted by K. T. Sim on January 11th, 2012 | no responses

Christmas has come and gone. The decorations that decked the shopping malls and churches have been taken down. And the Christmas tree in your living room has probably been dumped outside. The festivities and revelry may be... read more »

moral compass

Posted by tom felten on January 5th, 2012 | 5 responses

If you’re a hiker who depends on a trusted compass to find your way through the wilderness, it might be time to invest in a GPS device. Why? The earth’s magnetic field is changing. According to scientists, the magnetic... read more »

face-to-face

Posted by regina franklin on January 3rd, 2012 | 16 responses

Throughout the day, my husband and I text each other. Some texts consist of requests for information or reminders of a to-do list. Oftentimes, though, a brief message conveying our love does wonders to boost our sense of... read more »

man of God

Posted by pohfangchia on December 30th, 2011 | 10 responses

Recently a colleague asked me, “What would you like to be?” I replied, “Well, in terms of career planning, I don’t know. But I want to be someone who is wise, compassionate, and humble.” In Paul’s letter to his... read more »

a must-read book: Song of Songs

Posted by pohfangchia on December 29th, 2011 | 2 responses

One of my friends read the book of Ecclesiastes every year-end. She said it’s a good book to help her reflect on the year gone by and to prepare for the year ahead. Perhaps, we need to keep the Song of Songs as an... read more »

near

Posted by winn collier on December 25th, 2011 | 2 responses

A musician friend of mine has a cousin named Emmanuel. My friend wrote a song alluding to Emmanuel’s fairytale-like wedding. The ceremony was outdoors in a picturesque setting with fine weather and wooded surroundings. As... read more »