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you choose Q: do our problems always occur for God’s glory?

Posted by an odj community member on April 9th, 2012 | 3 responses
Q: We read of Paul’s thorn-in-the-flesh in 2 Corinthians 12:7-10. Does the apostle Paul mean that whenever a born-again Christian experiences a problem (e.g sickness), that it is to the glory of God?  —Michael A: We... read more »

reversal

Posted by marvin williams on March 24th, 2012 | 2 responses
The Erie County Correctional Facility recently experienced a role reversal in guard-inmate relations. It took place when an inmate broke up a fight between two correctional officers who were fighting over a bag of potato... read more »

rejoicing in thorns

Posted by marvin williams on March 1st, 2012 | 4 responses
Amy McDonaugh, a 34-year-old mother of three who is completely blind in her right eye and has severely impaired vision in her left eye, fought off 1,775 competitors to win the Flying Pig Marathon—a popular and enjoyable... read more »

unspoken

Posted by regina franklin on February 16th, 2012 | 6 responses
Sometimes life holds moments—and even needs— too deep for words. Not all silence comes from a desire to hide or pretend we’ve got life together. The reasons may be varied: Perhaps we feel the need to keep a rightful... read more »

firewalkers

Posted by jennifer benson schuldt on February 1st, 2012 | 10 responses
Firewalkers fascinate me. These people have a special something that allows them to look down at a bed of hot coals, unbuckle their sandals or peel off their socks, and step right in. Some see it as a rite of passage, a way... read more »

he’s perfect

Posted by an odj community member on June 13th, 2011 | 2 responses
My son has a mild to moderate form of mental retardation. He suffers from seizures and had major brain surgery when he was 18 months old to “potentially” help control his seizures. I suppose it was due to this surgery... read more »