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seeking and following

Posted by sheridan voysey on August 9th, 2011 | 4 responses

In Mark 10, we follow the lives of two men. Financially they couldn’t be more different. Spiritually they have much in common. Their stories teach us much. One is a rich man who has all his physical needs met (Mark 10:22);... read more »

trapped

Posted by tom felten on July 28th, 2011 | 3 responses

Last summer, 33 miners in Chile became trapped when the copper mine they were working in was rocked by a landslide. Entombed 700 meters (2,300 feet) below ground, the miners faced many weeks of mental and physical stress... read more »

solid ground

Posted by regina franklin on July 27th, 2011 | 5 responses

Feelings lie. This truth became evident as my husband and I talked with a young man who, after becoming sexually active with his girlfriend, was brokenhearted at how far he had moved from following God’s Word. Trying to... 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 »

beyond my reach

Posted by regina franklin on July 18th, 2011 | 6 responses

My husband and I are cautious when it comes to our kids. We diligently try to find the balance between having appropriate boundaries without being outright control freaks. Friends, media, and social events have become... read more »

show up

Posted by mike wittmer on July 16th, 2011 | 5 responses

My colleague missed the deadline for submitting his part of our project. When I asked our leader how long I should wait, he told me to turn in what I had put together, for my partner would probably never come through.... read more »

faith and following Jesus

Posted by an odj community member on July 14th, 2011 | one response

—pic submitted by Bharathy Singaravel, India Later, Jesus appeared again to the disciples beside the Sea of Galilee. This is how it happened. Several of the disciples were there—Simon Peter, Thomas (nicknamed the Twin),... read more »

like little children

Posted by an odj community member on July 13th, 2011 | no responses

—pic submitted by Ruth Tobing, Indonesia Jesus called a little child to Him and put the child among them. Then He said, “I tell you the truth, unless you turn from your sins and become like little children, you will... read more »

living free

Posted by an odj community member on July 11th, 2011 | no responses

Living free isn’t always easy, but it is rewarding. Galatians 5:1: So Christ has truly set us free. Now make sure that you stay free, and don’t get tied up again in slavery to the law. Living by faith while residing... read more »

tripped up by the flesh

Posted by an odj community member on July 8th, 2011 | no responses

Read Joshua 7:1-7:26 The two greatest enemies to living a victorious life in Jesus Christ are the world and the flesh. While the world presents itself as an impenetrable walled city, the flesh appears much more subtly: as... read more »