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true love

Posted by regina franklin on May 7th, 2013 | 5 responses

When I stopped by a nearby restaurant to pick up some food, a guy and a girl standing in the parking lot caught my attention. Their arms linked together, the guy craftily reached to place his hand between her legs. My heart... read more »

saving little ones

Posted by sheridan voysey on March 18th, 2013 | 7 responses

“Jenny” grew up in a home where both parents engaged in extramarital affairs and were prone to violence. In this setting, Jenny soon became emotionally and physically neglected—and vulnerable to others. An uncle... read more »

you choose Q: I’ve fallen in love with an unbeliever . . . what should I do?

Posted by an odj community member on March 11th, 2013 | 4 responses

Q: I’ve fallen in love with an unbeliever, but I know it’s wrong. What should I do? —Keliya A: Keliya, your heart is obviously torn in two over this relationship. On one hand, you’re strongly drawn to... read more »

i love you

Posted by an odj community member on February 19th, 2013 | no responses

—copy and design submitted by Terry and Pat Lampel, US ... read more »

forgive and forget?

Posted by mike wittmer on February 16th, 2013 | 5 responses

Sergei said to his pastor, “It’s been 2 years since Danica cheated on me, and I still can’t get past the hurt. Some days I think I’ve moved on, but the pain is always lurking beneath the surface, ready to explode in... read more »

Valentine’s Day 2013

Posted by an odj community member on February 11th, 2013 | one response

Let’s remember that Valentine’s Day is not just a time for a man & woman to celebrate a special relationship. Once we have given ourselves to Christ, we have begun a love relationship that lasts our lifetime, one... read more »

let go

Posted by regina franklin on January 31st, 2013 | 10 responses

I spent the summer of 1992 tumbling, somersaulting, and plowing over the waters of Strom Thurmond Lake in South Carolina. Belying any grand designs, I was simply trying to learn how to water-ski. A painful endeavor, it... read more »

January 21, 2013

Posted by Today's Conversation on January 21st, 2013 | 3 responses

Recent research reveals that divorce has had a profound effect on children and their lack of interest in attending church and seeking God. Why do you feel this is the case? ... read more »

second glance

Posted by jennifer benson schuldt on January 4th, 2013 | 6 responses

Alex Eklund likes beautiful women. He believes, however, that true beauty comes from the heart and character of a woman. In fact, he says he would “rather have a Proverbs 31 wife than a Victoria’s Secret model.” He... read more »

after the honeymoon

Posted by pohfangchia on December 30th, 2012 | 2 responses

The honeymoon is over. Life is settling back to routine—a new one. Now you have a partner to live with. It’s no longer just about your preferences and habits. You need to learn to tango with him or her in a new paradigm.... read more »