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beyond the standards

Posted by marvin williams on May 8th, 2012 | 2 responses

In 1957, a remarkable story written by Colonel William Draper appeared in Look magazine. The article was published under the title: “I Fly the President.” Colonel Draper said that worry was his business and US President... read more »

comes back around

Posted by regina franklin on April 19th, 2012 | 14 responses

As a youth pastor’s wife, I have plenty of opportunities to practice conflict resolution skills with those in our ministry. Especially in working with the girls. Gossip, however, is not limited to the female gender or to... read more »

unaware

Posted by Jeff Olson on March 25th, 2012 | 5 responses

Chuck Colson tells the story of Ron Greer, an ex-convict who was rehabilitated through Colson’s Prison Fellowship ministry. Greer, who became a pastor after serving his time, was once interrupted by a group of gay... read more »

perfect parents

Posted by tim gustafson on February 20th, 2012 | 14 responses

I don’t know what else I can do!” my exasperated friend sulked. “I set high standards for my kids and hold them accountable for their actions, and all they do is hate me. What did I do to deserve this?” He noted how... read more »

you choose Q: “how can I show good judgment without being judgmental?”

Posted by an odj community member on February 3rd, 2012 | no responses

Q: I would be grateful if you could help me to understand the difference between judgment and disagreement. How do I live as a Christian indicating how and why I do things differently (when asked or questioned about it)... read more »

dishing out grace

Posted by sheridan voysey on January 21st, 2012 | 5 responses

Mega-successful TV chef Rachael Ray is hardly one of the elite. “She cannot cook like I cook,” commented her rival Martha Stewart. “She cannot craft like I craft.” Yet Rachael has won viewers’ hearts—not least of... read more »

enemies

Posted by tim gustafson on January 16th, 2012 | 10 responses

I am forced to preach under something of a handicap this morning,” said Dr. Martin Luther King on a November day in 1957. His physician had instructed him to stay in bed, but King insisted on speaking. Paraphrasing the... read more »

safe passage

Posted by jennifer benson schuldt on January 7th, 2012 | 10 responses

I was shocked to learn that a registered sex offender lives in our neighborhood. According to public records, my neighbor was convicted on child pornography charges. Although I’ve never met the man, I hope he’s changed... read more »

love and magic

Posted by tim gustafson on December 14th, 2011 | 2 responses

When an atheist online reader of ODJ submitted a comment that called religion “anti-science” and Christianity “magic,” a fascinating online dialog ensued. I thought of the books authored by brilliant... read more »

proving existence

Posted by sheridan voysey on December 4th, 2011 | no responses

In his book The Evidence for God, philosopher Paul Moser offers a fascinating case for the existence of God. His basic argument goes like this: If there is a God, this God would need to be worthy of worship. (We can worship... read more »