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walk worthy of God
Posted by K. T. Sim on February 9th, 2013 | no responses
“Congratulations for doing so well!” Friends and family recently showered me with kudos. But it was due to the fact that my daughter had done exceptionally well in her national examinations. As a father, I couldn’t... read more »
a prophet and a roaring God
Posted by winn collier on December 27th, 2012 | 6 responses
Amos is one of the most intriguing biblical characters, tucked away in the neglected corner of the Minor Prophets. I’ve struggled with the prophet partly because my son Seth once had a stuffed monkey named Amos. My main... read more »
sin is serious
Posted by marvin williams on December 13th, 2012 | 4 responses
David Head, in his book He Sent Leanness, overhauls a traditional public confession of sin found in the Book of Common Prayer and offers a satirical look at our shallow view of sin: “Benevolent and easy-going Parent: We... read more »
a wonder
Posted by regina franklin on October 20th, 2012 | 3 responses
Several years ago, my family and I were able to travel to the sunny state of Arizona in the US. Unforgettable, the land revealed its varied wonders—from the intricate architecture of early Native Americans to the... read more »
doomsday predictions
Posted by K. T. Sim on October 19th, 2012 | 3 responses
A doomsday prophet predicted that Jesus would return on September 6, 1994, then May 21, 2011, and then finally on October 21, 2011. He even said that God had stopped saving people after May 21. When the final doomsday... read more »
“like” this
Posted by regina franklin on March 9th, 2012 | 4 responses
Have you ever stopped to consider what the apostle Paul’s page might look like if he were on Facebook? Friends with Peter. Status update: In prison—again—but well worth it. Paul was tagged in Silas’ Album “Best of... read more »
firewall
Posted by an odj community member on February 22nd, 2012 | no responses
Hebrews 12:28-29: Since we are receiving a Kingdom that is unshakable, let us be thankful and please God by worshiping Him with holy fear and awe. For our God is a devouring fire.
Exodus 3:2-4: There the angel of the Lord... read more »
roaches are forever
Posted by jennifer benson schuldt on February 12th, 2012 | no responses
For a $10 donation to the Wildlife Conservation Society, you can name a Madagascar hissing cockroach after someone you love. This fund-raising event for a New York City zoo targets sweethearts who want to pay tribute to the... read more »
desire for vengeance
Posted by Jeff Olson on December 28th, 2011 | 4 responses
I once spoke with a father whose son had been brutally murdered by a family friend. In the years that followed, he talked of his burning desire for revenge. He knew that bitterness had overtaken his heart and crowded out... read more »
don’t be cruel
Posted by mike wittmer on December 27th, 2011 | 4 responses
Have you noticed how difficult it is for elected officials to break bad news to their citizens? Numerous countries are drowning in debt, yet most leaders refuse to raise taxes or cut benefits. Figuring that bankruptcy will... read more »














