ODB: Freedom in God’s Love

If you’ve ever heard the expression “albatross around my neck”—a phrase referring to a tiresome burden—you’ve heard an allusion to English poet Samuel Coleridge’s famous poem “Rime of the Ancient Mariner.

ODB: The Power of Music

On November 21, 1915, the hope of Sir Ernest Shackleton and his twenty-seven crew members sank, along with their ship Endurance, into the darkness below the Antarctic ice.

ODB: Our Part, God’s Part

In Singapore, the government encourages people to support good causes by donation-matching.

ODB: Generous Giving

When Oswald and Biddy Chambers ran a Bible college in London from 1911 to 1915, they continued with their life principle of not turning away those in need.

ODB: Imitating God’s Forgiveness

I used to work with a woman named Madge, who was an amazing cook. “You should taste my pea and ham soup!” she said one day.

ODB: Waiting on God

As a little girl, I got so excited when I’d see special signs appear on the side of the road.

ODB: Joy from Jesus

Nancy’s cancer treatment caused so many ulcers in her mouth and throat that she couldn’t even swallow a piece of bread.

ODB: Acting with Integrity

In a moment of distraction, Sarah unknowingly dropped her diamond engagement ring into a homeless man’s cup.

ODB: Finding Rest

“Tactical napping” is a series of guidelines for soldiers for effective, ten to thirty minutes of sleep.