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youth ministry 101

by pohfangchia on May 20th, 2013 | 3 responses
If you read some recent books on youth ministry, it’s hard not to get the sense that this part of church ministry is experiencing some major struggles. And nearly everyone has an opinion about how youth ministry should be improved. Parents, youth workers, and young people themselves have... read more »

mothers matter

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 they seem whenever they whisper, talk or scream. Mothers may not think as... read more »

my greatest enemy

by pohfangchia on May 10th, 2013 | 2 responses
A Christian leader was once asked: “Who is your greatest enemy?” He replied, “Every morning I see him in the mirror.” Perhaps that’s the real reason why some of us are facing challenges in our marriage, school, work, or church. The person who’s giving us a hard time isn’t our spouse,... read more »

true love

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 sank, and I began to pray that they know the beauty of glorifying God with... read more »

for a lifetime

by marvin williams on April 30th, 2013 | 4 responses
David Brooks, in his book The Social Animal, details how Gary McPherson studied 157 randomly selected children who had chosen to play a musical instrument. McPherson wanted to know why some students went on to become really good musicians and why others faltered. He believed there was one factor.... read more »

redeeming love

by pohfangchia on April 21st, 2013 | 2 responses
“Go and love the person who has disappointed you!” “Huh? No way. I don’t want to be hurt again!” Without a shadow of a doubt, it’s difficult to love someone with a proven track record of disappointing you. But that’s exactly what God instructed Hosea to do (Hosea 3:1). He was to go... read more »

unexpected blessings

by sheridan voysey on April 18th, 2013 | 5 responses
It’s likely we’ve read Jesus’ Beatitudes as a list of virtues—attitudes and actions that He wants us to pursue. So, we think, He wants us to be humble (Matthew 5:5), merciful (Matthew 5:7), pure in heart (Matthew 5:8), and peaceful (Matthew 5:9). These are wonderful qualities to have. If... read more »

content with contention?

by regina franklin on April 6th, 2013 | 5 responses
With its uncomfortable booths and tiled floors, the restaurant reflected the chill of the winter air. Having recently made the decision to take in foster children, my family sat waiting to meet a 7-year-old girl who needed a home. She was accustomed to transient relationships and began calling my... read more »

worn out by money

by Jeff Olson on March 13th, 2013 | 2 responses
The Internet is crawling with get-rich-quick schemes—ads that promise loads of cash with little effort and/or skills required. Simply apply the special techniques offered in their training material, and it won’t be long before you’re independently wealthy—or so they say. And you can do it... read more »

toxic environment

by jennifer benson schuldt on March 12th, 2013 | 4 responses
Two dolphins—Shadow and Chelmers—died of a drug overdose at the Connyland Marine Park in Switzerland. Forensic experts suppose that partygoers at a nearby rave placed a heroinlike substance into the dolphins’ tank water. The dolphin trainers who found Chelmers described him as “shaking all... read more »
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