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excuses

Posted by mike wittmer on May 18th, 2012 | 3 responses

Cyclist Tyler Hamilton had steadily advanced through the ranks of the US Postal Service team, and now he was on the verge of being included on the squad that would race in the Tour de France. All he had to do was take EPO,... read more »

weeds

Posted by tim gustafson on May 13th, 2012 | 2 responses

As a child growing up in Ghana’s Upper Region, I used to help Mom and Dad in their garden. To this day, the aroma of tomatoes ripening on the vine makes me nostalgic for tropical climes and simpler times. Dad, who had... read more »

don’t do your math

Posted by pohfangchia on May 12th, 2012 | one response

In the days before the printing press, the Old Testament books were copied by hand. The scribes developed a stringent set of rules to keep errors from occurring. First, they would count all the letters on the page. Then,... read more »

flexible

Posted by regina franklin on April 29th, 2012 | 6 responses

With power outages, blown debris, and downed trees, recent storms left their mark around our town. While certainly not the devastation experienced by those enduring more significant and destructive displays of nature’s... read more »

word of God speak

Posted by Jeff Olson on April 28th, 2012 | 7 responses

Last year, as I was driving to church on a Sunday morning, I was in a deep funk. For many reasons, I was experiencing an emotional and spiritual valley. I prayed, trying to tell God where I was emotionally and spiritually,... read more »

I Am

Posted by K. T. Sim on April 6th, 2012 | 4 responses

“Operation Kiss” had commenced—the green light given at the highest level. The target was seen crossing the valley and entering the olive orchard. This intel was from a mole within the inner circle, a man who now... read more »

monday to friday

Posted by sheridan voysey on March 27th, 2012 | 13 responses

The words must have sounded naïve. I wonder if Peter even stifled a snicker. After a long, exhausting—and ultimately unsuccessful—night’s work, he was thinking of a hot breakfast and a comfortable bed. The last thing... read more »

true humility

Posted by K. T. Sim on March 16th, 2012 | 5 responses

The story is told of a man who was so humble that his city council decided to honor him with a medallion for his humility. A week after the award ceremony, the award had to be withdrawn. Much to the embarrassment of the... 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 »

Jesus formed in you

Posted by an odj community member on February 28th, 2012 | no responses

Galatians 4:19: My dear children! I feel as if I’m going through labor pains for you again, and they will continue until Christ is fully developed in your lives. There’s much more to being a Christian than just... read more »