ODB: Steadfast in God’s Will

The 1957 war movie The Bridge on the River Kwai was so popular that fans flocked to Kanchanaburi in Thailand to look for the real-life iron bridge.

ODB: And God Sent . . . Moths?

“AaaaAAAAHHHK!” my daughter shrieked. “DaaaaDDDYY! Get UP here!”

ODB: One in Christ

Phillis Wheatley, the first published African American poet, used biblical themes to persuade believers in Jesus to abolish slavery.

ODB: No Ordinary People

The statement on the wall of my bank declares that its corporate principles could be summed up in a single word: courtesy.
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ODB: Clinging to God’s Promises

Wendy was feeling a little left out. During lunch break, her boss had left chocolates on everyone’s desks—except hers.
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ODB: Changed by the Spirit

When Neil Douglas boarded his flight to Ireland, he discovered his seat was occupied by another passenger, so he began a conversation to sort out the discrepancy.
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ODB: Hopeless Cases

The situation looked hopeless for Amy and Alan’s infant daughter Jem. Born with a condition called trisomy-18, she was expected to die within days or weeks.

ODB: What Your Father Wants

Steve grabbed his chainsaw and headed out to the woods. That’s when he heard five-year-old August. “Wait for me, Dad! I want to come!”

ODB: Standing Firm in Faith

On my walk to catch the train to work a few years ago, I saw a woman with a ferocious-looking dog heading toward me.

ODB: A Generous Heart

When soccer star Sadio Mané from Senegal was playing for Liverpool in the English Premier League, he was one of the world’s highest-paid African players, making millions of dollars per year.

ODB: Stay Ready

Betty is ready. She began following Jesus as a teenager and has taken opportunities her whole life to serve and please Him.

ODB: Planning Prudently

Small-town physician Ezdan nurtured a grand dream for his young daughter Eleanor. She has Down syndrome, and he hoped to open a business to provide paid work for her future.

ODB: Heart Surgery

Some years ago, after exchanging heated words, Carolyn and I resolved our conflict through compassion and love for each other.

ODB: Language of Love

Mon Dieu. Lieber Gott. Drahý Bože. Aγαπητέ Θεέ. Dear God.