ODB: Easy and Hard

Mark was a promising young pastor. Then one morning his son, Owen, collapsed and died while kicking a ball with him.

ODB: A New Beginning with God

“Did your sin also put Jesus on the cross?” That’s the question Dutch painter Rembrandt seems to be asking in his 1633 masterpiece, The Raising of the Cross.

ODB: Walking with God

For years, fitness experts have stressed the importance of running for cardiovascular health.

ODB: Scouting for Truth

Reflecting on why people tend to be entirely convinced they’re right—even when they’re not—author Julia Galef suggests that it has to do with a “soldier mindset”—where we’re focused on defending what we already believe against what we see as threats.

ODB: God Will Act

A hardworking clerk, Erin always did her job well. But after she was accused of dishonesty, Erin was put on leave while being investigated.

ODB: Out of the Mouths of . . .

What if you could understand what your dog was saying? New technology uses “bark” recognition to help determine canines’ feelings when they bark.

ODB: What Scripture Reveals

In April 1817, a disoriented young woman was found wandering around in Gloucestershire, England, wearing exotic clothes and speaking an unknown language.

ODB: Better than Life

After another unexpected health setback, I joined my husband and others during a retreat in the mountains.

ODB: A Deaf Heart

To improve her sign language skills, Leisa immersed herself in the world of the Deaf. Soon she learned the problems they face.