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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 »

if My people

Posted by mike wittmer on April 17th, 2013 | 6 responses

I was speaking with three friends about the lamentable condition of our country. They mentioned the continued practice of abortion, the rise of homosexual marriage, and the debt crisis. One friend cited 2 Chronicles 7:14,... 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 »

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 »

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 »

man and woman

Posted by tom felten on December 8th, 2012 | 15 responses

Ah, December . . . shimmering, white snow caressing the ground—and streets. But in time, traffic and dirt will alter the roadside snow, resulting in a sullied state. Marriage is facing a similar plight. As some people call... read more »

my sister wisdom

Posted by pohfangchia on November 9th, 2012 | 3 responses

My twin sister and I are very close. We attended the same schools, and we share many things in common—same room, same wardrobe, and—most importantly—same faith. Aside from God, no one knows me better than she does. So... read more »

no-sex week

Posted by tom felten on October 10th, 2012 | 6 responses

For several years, Yale University—an elite institution in the US—allowed students to engage in an annual 7-day sexual frenzy known as Sex Week at Yale. The week included “prominently featured titillating displays,... read more »

holy imagination

Posted by sheridan voysey on September 5th, 2012 | 7 responses

In his book The Johns, Victor Malarek reveals the motivations of men who buy the services of prostitutes. In most cases, pornography precedes the transaction. The men watch porn, fantasize about the experience they want,... read more »