ODB: Part of God’s Story

Archaeologist Jodi Magness and her team have been excavating a synagogue in the ancient village of Huqoq in Lower Galilee, where they’ve found an incredible collection of mosaics, paintings, and carvings.

ODB: Family in God

“What makes you smile when you think about your son?” That was my question for Clarence—a younger man I was mentoring.

ODB: The Help God Provides

When commercial fisherman Scott Thompson fell out of his boat one moonless night in the Santa Barbara Channel off the California coast, he didn’t know if he’d survive.

ODB: Waiting for God

Kazuto and his wife, Migiwa, waited with trepidation for the ultrasound exam results.

ODB: Walking in Integrity

An Uber driver named Esbon Kamau picked up a sixteen-year-old rider who was on his way to purchase a motorcycle—a gift from his father.

ODB: God’s Better Country

Michele experienced a mixture of emotions as her father neared the end of his life.

ODB: The Battle Is God’s

Though she enjoyed befriending and helping folks in her church’s seniors ministry, Carol found herself being picked on by its domineering leader.

ODB: New Life for Dead Hearts

Heartwood is the central supporting pillar of certain trees. Although dead, it won’t decay or lose strength while the outer, living layers are intact.

ODB: The Company We Keep

A scientific study revealed that watching TV programs featuring mean characters can actually lead people to be mean.