ODB: Family Matters
My sister, brother, and I flew from our separate states to our uncle’s funeral and stopped to see our ninety-year-old grandmother.
ODB: The Valley of Praise
Poet William Cowper struggled with depression much of his life. After a suicide attempt, he was committed to an asylum.
ODB: God’s Tender Love
A 2017 video of a dad comforting his two-month-old son while the baby received his routine vaccinations garnered international attention for the way it captured a dad’s love for his child.
ODB: Choices Matter
Pastor Damian’s schedule included hospital visits to two people nearing death who’d chosen two different life paths.
ODB: Ready to Go for God
The book Hidden Figures recounts preparations for John Glenn’s flight into space.
ODB: At Home in Jesus
“There’s no place like home,” says Dorothy, clicking the heels of her ruby slippers.
ODB: God Knows Our Needs
Lando, a jeepney (a form of public transport in the Philippines) driver in Manila, gulped down coffee at a roadside stall.
ODB: The God of Order
Seth took all the medications he could find in the medicine cabinet. Raised in a family filled with brokenness and disorder, his life was a mess.
ODB: God’s Agents of Peace
Nora went to the peaceful protest because she felt strongly about the issue of justice. As planned, the demonstration was silent.
ODB: Singing Meadows
I’ve often affectionately joked with my mother-in-law about her ability to talk to her dogs. She responds to their barks with loving understanding.
ODB: Eyes to See
Genevieve had to be the “eyes” for her three children, each born with congenital cataracts.
ODB: Clothed in Christ
I was so excited to put on my new glasses for the first time, but after just a few hours I wanted to throw them away.
ODB: Joy in the City
When France and Argentina met in the 2022 World Cup final, it was an incredible contest that many dubbed the “greatest World Cup match in history.”
ODB: Five Good Things
According to research, people who are intentionally grateful for what they have report better sleep, fewer symptoms of illness, and more happiness.