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tears in a bottle

Posted by jennifer benson schuldt on August 7th, 2012 | one response

Lisa Linehan is on her way to the altar. She’s booked a wedding location, purchased a dress, and has even set the date. Unfortunately, she doesn’t have a groom, even though she has “been out with 70 different guys”... read more »

earthly loss, heavenly gain

Posted by K. T. Sim on July 27th, 2012 | 6 responses

What is the most valuable thing in your life? Some would say family—a spouse, children or parent. Others would list career, education or material possessions. Those struggling with sickness would likely say that health... read more »

free your mind

Posted by an odj community member on July 16th, 2012 | one response

“Sow a thought, reap an action: Sow an action, reap a habit; Sow a habit, reap a character; Sow a character, reap a destiny.” —Samuel Smiles One of the first things I realized after I was wholly surrendered to my... read more »

shut up!

Posted by an odj community member on July 11th, 2012 | 2 responses

I’m re-reading a great book by David Nasser titled Glory Revealed. In it is this statement from him: “Never miss an opportunity to shut up.” I posted this on Facebook and asked for comments. Here are a... read more »

love hurts

Posted by mike wittmer on July 9th, 2012 | 10 responses

Olivia Wilde is a film star who divorced her Italian prince because their marriage was requiring more effort and returning less fun. “I don’t think love should be work,” the actress told an interviewer, “My parents... read more »

lost

Posted by mike wittmer on June 21st, 2012 | 2 responses

Yesterday I lost my wedding ring. I was splashing about in a river when the wet band apparently slipped off my finger. I’m devastated. I can’t afford to replace what I lost, as the price of gold is at an all time high.... read more »

a house divided

Posted by sheridan voysey on June 18th, 2012 | 7 responses

Janice is an attractive woman in her mid-30s. She has looks, friends and a successful career. A few years ago she also became a Christian—to the horror of her atheist father. Since then her visits home have become more and... read more »

you choose Q: Is God concerned and involved in who we choose to marry?

Posted by an odj community member on May 24th, 2012 | 4 responses

Q: Is God concerned and involved in our choice of marriage? —Olabisi A: Yes, God is concerned about who we choose to marry. The Bible clearly states that God wants us to marry someone of the opposite sex who shares our... read more »

casualty hookups

Posted by tom felten on May 23rd, 2012 | 7 responses

According to Dannah Gresh, casual hookups can lead to casualties. In an article for CNN titled Nothing Brief about a Hookup, the author presents a compelling scientific case for the bonding process that occurs between two... read more »

hypocrisy & idolatry

Posted by an odj community member on May 15th, 2012 | 2 responses

This morning in my Bible reading I read in Romans where it is talking about hypocrites. This is something that always hits me. I never, ever want to be a hypocrite. I want to practice what I preach. “You who say that... read more »