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ODJ: the Spirit’s first gift

We often focus on the more controversial aspects of Acts 2. We question whether the Holy Spirit continues to work in the same way today, or if the miracles found in the passage have ceased; and we wonder if such gifts are necessary for salvation.
But there’s something important we often overlook: the disciples who gathered together were all of a homogeneous religious and ethnic background (

ODJ: use my room

When I agreed to help start a book club at my church, I was excited about choosing the titles and discussing the literary works. I wavered, however, when I had to decide where to hold the meetings. (My house often has cluttered countertops and my kitchen appliances don’t always sparkle.) Thankfully, one Sunday morning, a woman in my church offered to host the meetings at her home. I sensed a gen

ODJ: search and rescue

Search and Rescue Stories is a website that captures the accounts of people who have participated in search and rescue missions or of the victims who were dramatically rescued from dangerous and life-threatening situations. There you’ll read nail-biting and heart-warming stories of the rescuers and the rescued.
Psalm 107 is a song of thanksgiving (vv.1,22) that recounts how four gr

ODJ: the vital balance

Her voice shook as she told me about the problem she was having with her daughter. The concerned mother was worried that her teenager was mixing in with bad company, so she confiscated her daughter’s mobile phone and now chaperones her everywhere. But their relationship has now gone from bad to worse. So what should this mother do?
When I talked to the daughter recently, I discovered that s

ODJ: He knows you

He knows you. He knows every microcosm and nanosecond of your existence—every cell, atom and molecule; every interest, weakness and achievement; every hope, dream and grief.
He knows every movement you’ll make today (Psalm 139:2-3)—every action, step and pause for rest; every blink, glance and breath. He knows when I will stop typing this paragraph and when you’ll stop readin

ODJ: a bad rep

For centuries the church has sometimes had the unfortunate reputation of bitter wrangling and vicious disagreement. There have been opposing denominations and those within the same denomination claiming to know the true interpretation of Scripture and its application to daily life. These days many Christian leaders are calling for less division and greater humility as we practise our faith togethe

ODJ: endure towards joy

When people become comatose, one of the many concerns is to keep their muscles from degenerating. Atrophy sets in quickly when there is no movement. On the other hand, most exercise trainers will tell you that muscle grows after it has been under stress. Strenuous exercise makes small tears in the muscle tissue. As it heals, the muscle grows stronger or larger than it was before the ordeal. Some p

ODJ: families and pendulums

My middle-aged friend was struggling to value his local church. He was raised in a home that emphasised a personal relationship with God but didn’t care much for organised religion. When his parents were younger, their church had stopped preaching the gospel, so they became suspicious of all churches. They passed their scepticism on to their son. I’m hoping he won’t over compensate and allow

ODJ: planted

Accompanied by a cool breeze, the sunlight slowly spread over the horizon. It was a beautiful morning to plant. Grabbing various tools, my husband and I set out to rake back mulch and dig some holes. We had carefully selected plants that would work in the various growing environments our garden offered. Though the work had been strenuous, I later found it rewarding to stand back and see the fruits