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mothers R they – Mother’s Day 2012

Posted by an odj community member on May 11th, 2012 | no responses

We consumed whatever they consumed, our places in their lives, we assumed; from day to night, night till day, our nursing mothers are they. In sickness or in good health, their love and care are our wealth; their legacies... read more »

what will your story be?

Posted by an odj community member on May 10th, 2012 | one response

“A good name is better than a good ointment, and the day of one’s death is better than the day of one’s birth” (Ecclesiastes 7:1). I read this today during my quiet time with God. As I read it, the power of... read more »

sustained

Posted by roxanne robbins on May 3rd, 2012 | one response

Several years ago, I had the privilege of interviewing Tony Dungy’s wife, Lauren, for Sports Spectrum Magazine. At the time, Tony was the head coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and—based on his faith, integrity, and... 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 »

sweet speech

Posted by regina franklin on March 29th, 2012 | 4 responses

“She said, ‘I hope you won’t be in my class next year.’ ” One evening during dinner with my kids, I was surprised when my 9-year-old randomly shared an incident that had taken place at school. Being a curious... read more »

waiting to adopt

Posted by roxanne robbins on March 23rd, 2012 | one response

Few things are as beautiful as witnessing an orphaned child’s transformation when he or she is adopted into a loving and nurturing home. Each time I see a parentless boy or girl move from a state of starvation to good... read more »

March 19, 2012

Posted by Today's Conversation on March 19th, 2012 | 5 responses

How have you experienced the reality of “generational sin”? What can be done to change the ongoing presence of sin in a family line? ... read more »

families

Posted by an odj community member on February 29th, 2012 | 2 responses

We thank and praise God for our families, on whom, we know His blessings are released; whether with many or without children, all families are interdependent. Men of their own homes. husbands and fathers are, doing much more... read more »

you choose Q: How can I love a close relative who is wicked and sees me as an instrument to obtain money?

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

Q: How can I love a very close relative of mine who is very wicked and sees me as an instrument for obtaining money? He is very cruel to me and I’m afraid of him because money is his only concern. —Grace A: Hi,... 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 »