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mothers matter

Posted by an odj community member on May 14th, 2013 | no responses
In whatever we ponder, of the past, present or future, let us always remember all mothers for their good nature. No matter what people may choose to think, or of our mums, influence others to think; all mothers are much more... read more »

must-see destinations

Posted by Jeff Olson on April 13th, 2013 | 5 responses
The title of a 2010 LIFE special edition magazine reads: “Heaven on Earth: The World’s Must-See Destinations.” It contains stunning photography of places such as the Grand Canyon, Alaska’s Denali, Petra in Jordan,... read more »

Jesus’ Father

Posted by Jeff Olson on February 2nd, 2013 | 5 responses
I was recently reading through the book of John when my eyes fell on these words: “I am ascending to My Father and your Father, to My God and your God” (John 20:17). This is the amazing declaration Jesus made to Mary... read more »

squash the beef

Posted by marvin williams on January 29th, 2013 | 3 responses
During a promotional event, two 73-year-old former Canadian Football League players got into a fistfight on stage. They had a “beef” (a grudge or feud between friends, family members, or enemies) dating back to a... 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 »

great expectations

Posted by K. T. Sim on December 22nd, 2012 | one response
Most parents have great expectations for their children. I’m sure the world’s first parents, Adam and Eve, had high hopes for their first child. We see this in Eve’s response: “With the Lord’s help, I have produced... read more »

spin

Posted by regina franklin on November 11th, 2012 | 5 responses
As anyone who has ever been a parent can attest, children can be masters of the literal—especially when it comes to rules. One day, after admonishing my son to keep his hands off his sister, I looked back only to find him... read more »

sacred flames

Posted by tom felten on October 28th, 2012 | no responses
In November 2011, Mike and Nancy Rogers were married as the lodge in which they were supposed to be wed burned to the ground behind them. The blaze destroyed the beautiful building—including a kitchen, conference center,... read more »

mother robin

Posted by jennifer benson schuldt on October 23rd, 2012 | 11 responses
Thousands of Indonesian women refer to Robin Lim as “Mother Robin” because she helped them through pregnancy and childbirth. Without her care and access to the clinics she established, the women wouldn’t have been able... read more »
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