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the stories we tell

Posted by winn collier on April 27th, 2012 | 3 responses
I’m often disappointed with kids’ Bible story books. They usually paint a sugary picture that presents the Bible as a very safe and manageable book. Often, you get a collection of pithy moralisms that you could get just... read more »

prayer

Posted by an odj community member on April 16th, 2012 | 4 responses
How’s your prayer life? Mine has been rocky to say the least. I don’t always know how to do it, I don’t always want to do it and usually , and I’m ashamed I don’t do it more often. Prayer can be intimidating. It... read more »

fear

Posted by roxanne robbins on April 10th, 2012 | 3 responses
During my first 3 years in Uganda, I had occasional contact with blood as I held dying children, helped to dress wounds and open tumors, and sought to comfort AIDS and cancer patients. My understanding was that as long as... read more »

extravagant devotion

Posted by sheridan voysey on March 15th, 2012 | 8 responses
What is Jesus worth to you? Most Christians would answer, “Everything.” But if He were here in the flesh, would you sell all your possessions and throw Him a $50,000 party? Would you sell a prized family heirloom to fill... read more »

octogenarian warriors

Posted by marvin williams on March 12th, 2012 | 2 responses
Not even Captain Jack Sparrow could have prepared the Somalian pirates for what they encountered when they attempted to storm a luxury cruise liner filled with retired tourists. As the buccaneers pulled alongside the ship... read more »

deliberate

Posted by regina franklin on February 25th, 2012 | 7 responses
Due to my love for music, I want my kids to know its inherent beauty beyond their ability simply to hear notes. So with no hidden dreams of creating prodigies, my husband and I have invested our finances, time, and oversight... read more »

honoring God’s goodness

Posted by an odj community member on February 21st, 2012 | no responses
Romans 2:1-5: You may think you can condemn such people, but you are just as bad, and you have no excuse! When you say they are wicked and should be punished, you are condemning yourself, for you who judge others do these... read more »

contempt

Posted by pohfangchia on February 21st, 2012 | 10 responses
Here are some things people might say to excuse themselves from worshiping and serving God: “I’m tired.” “I feel unappreciated.” “I don’t want to do it.” Would we use such excuses with our employers? Hmm. . .... read more »

February 13, 2012

Posted by Today's Conversation on February 13th, 2012 | 6 responses
How should we apply this commandment, “You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God, for the Lord will not hold anyone guiltless who misuses his name” (Exodus 20:7)? ... read more »

honored

Posted by regina franklin on February 6th, 2012 | 4 responses
The metro was packed with rush-hour travelers, and my family and I stood on the station platform waiting for the doors to open so we could board. Tired after a long day of sightseeing, we were already anticipating the refuge... read more »
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