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ODJ: using the keys

Based on the bulky size of the key ring that holds my car and house keys, losing it shouldn’t be an issue. But it seems that I’m always searching for my keys, and they’re hardest to find when I need them most. One time I lost a set of keys after wrapping up gift baskets we had made for a youth fundraiser. I imagined someone opening her gift, only to wonder how to claim the house and car th

ODJ: no fish story

Why is God so big on judgement? Perhaps a better question is: why is God so patient with us?

God is always ready to forgive, but He will never turn a blind eye to evil and injustice. He will bring judgement in His own good time. He couldn’t be a good God and do otherwise. —Tim Gustafson

ODJ: foxy lady

Not long ago, my wife, Miska, met a friend for coffee. As they sat at an outdoor café, a man in a white hat walked back and forth near them—several times. He would go into the barbershop next door, only to exit a few minutes later and cruise near the ladies, giving them a smile or word. He was working it. On his final sweep, he paused to slide Miska a note on a yellow Post-i

ODJ: compassionate warnings

I said, “I’m here for you when you really want to seek God. Although I’ve tried to help you to follow Jesus, our times together have simply become you recounting your continued sins and lack of spiritual interest.” Then, after praying for him, I set him free from my attempts to disciple him. Sadly he’s never been willing to humble himself, repent of his sins and follow God.

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ODJ: Jesus, help!

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My friend’s baby suffered brain damage during delivery. The doctors aren’t too optimistic. They think that even if the child survives, she won’t lead a normal life.
So I’ll simply lean on His power, love and wisdom as I pray. I may not know what’s the best thing to pray, but the Psalms reveal that I can approach God in absolute honesty. That’s what I’ll bring. And I’ll rem

ODJ: privilege and responsibility

William Arthur Ward, a writer of inspirational maxims, wrote these words of wisdom to inspire people to be responsible and do the right thing: “Do more than belong: participate. Do more than care: help. Do more than believe: practise. Do more than be fair: be kind. Do more than forgive: forget. Do more than dream: work.”
Let’s take to heart the ancient wisdom from Proverbs and encoura

ODJ: investing for eternity

Jesus said that those who would be His disciples must do three things: “Turn from your selfish ways, take up your cross and follow Me” (Matthew 16:24). Then He raised the bar even higher: “You must hate everyone else by comparison—your father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters—yes, even your own life. Otherwise, you cannot be My disciple” (Luke 14:26). Considering th

ODJ: idols of affection

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In the final scene of the film, the leading man—eyes brimming with tears—summarised his life to his girlfriend: no friends, no job and a shady past. He had no family ties, no apparent faith in God. He really had only one thing—the love of his favourite girl, and he vowed lifelong devotion to her. To make her happy, he had refrained from violence, remained monogamous and had stopped using ce

ODJ: bless the Lord

Have you sung Matt Redman’s inspiring song, “10,000 Reasons”? It begins, “Bless the Lord, O my soul, O my soul, worship His holy name. Sing like never before, O my soul. I’ll worship Your holy name.” Matt said he based the song on Psalm 103, which lists many and various reasons to bless the Lord. The New International Version and New Living Translation translate Psalm 103:1 as “pr