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ODJ: need wisdom? ask!

Following college, I spent several years in sports ministry and developed close friendships with a handful of professional and Olympic athletes. In talking with these friends over the past year, each of them commented that after they retired from athletic competition they struggled to know what to do next with their lives.

Though I’ve never been an elite athlete, I can relate to

ODJ: endurance

Recently I took a 17 hour road trip with my family and a foreign exchange student we were hosting. To save time we attempted to cut through a bordering country. We were turned away at the border, however, because our exchange student did not possess the right paperwork. Good security resulted in bad news for us. Disappointed, but undeterred, we took the long way to our destination.

ODJ: what counts

The other day I was teasing a male colleague about the look of his lunch bag. The bag featured striped pastel colours with what appeared to be daisies around the edges.

As we walked into the lunch room I said, “Dude, you’re gonna need to get a more masculine-looking bag before someone beats you up”. Without missing a beat, he simply revealed to me the contents of his lunch: fres

ODJ: keep your guard up

A young man and several friends drove to a ski resort, went through a gate that contained warning signs about the dangerous condition of the slopes and started snowboarding. On the second trip down the mountain, someone shouted, “Avalanche!” but the young man couldn’t escape and perished in the cascading snow. Some in the media severely criticised him for being a novice, but he was actual

ODJ: joy in the journey

The announcement of a family road trip is the quickest way to get our eager 6 year old twins packed and in the car. As we drive down our road, around the corner and onto the motorway, however, the standard travel refrain is soon heard from the little voices in the backseat: “Are we there yet?” It’s a question that’s often repeated and, although as parents we might tire of it, the children

ODJ: gift of your smile

The late film director Krzysztof Kieslowski was once interviewing actors for a film. During an interview, a young actress described to him how she’d go out and walk the streets of Paris when she felt sad.

As Kieslowski probed further he learned that 6 years earlier the actress had been close to a breakdown. One day she went out onto the street where she caught sight of the famous Fr

ODJ: one simple word

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I subscribe to a magazine that promotes simplicity. The editors adore articles on no-fuss solutions for household problems, relationship snags and fashion conundrums. For example, one issue featured 799 new uses for items you already own, while another presented tasty meals made from just three ingredients.

In some cases, understanding God’s will for our lives comes down to one

ODJ: Saviour of the world

Christians believe that Jesus is coming back again. A terrifying time of unprecedented persecution and suffering, destruction and death will precede His return, however (Revelation 6-16). Satan will cause havoc, severely persecuting those who believe in God.

In the midst of such intense suffering on earth, God has encouraged His people by letting them have a glimpse into heaven. In a

ODJ: team effort

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Recently I watched the making of a popular Korean TV drama. I’ve been a fan of the show, but the behind the scenes experience brought my appreciation to a new level. I learned that a successful programme requires more than just a talented screenwriter. The actors and actresses need to bring the story to life. Then there’s the director, the lighting engineers, the editors and more. The crew me