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ODJ: don’t give up!

Many odd and antiquated laws can be found around the world. In the UK, it’s an act of treason to place a postage stamp bearing a British monarch upside down, and in England specifically, it’s illegal to eat mince pies on the 25th of December. In one American state, women must get written permission from their husbands to wear false teeth. In Milan, Italy, it’s a legal requirement to smile at

Five Reasons Why We Rejoice in our Suffering

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With the trials and sufferings that life throws at us, facing these hurdles often makes dealing with life itself wearisome. Instead of simply going through the motion or even seeking quick escape, let us learn to rejoice in them!

ODB: The Barking Lion

Visitors to a zoo were outraged when the “African lion” started barking instead of roaring. Zoo staff said they had disguised a Tibetan mastiff—a very large dog—as a lion because they could not afford the real thing. Needless to say, the zoo’s reputation was sullied and people will think twice before visiting it.Reputation is fragile; once it’s damaged, it’s hard to restore. It is no

ODJ: one mission

My husband and I often must act as referees while moderating the differences between our two offspring. They focus on what makes them different instead of what unites them. We frequently remind the two that they need each other—something that’s hard for them to see.
The body of Christ is often recognised more for its divisions than its unity in Jesus. Whether the disagreement centres on d
YMI Typography - The grass withers the flower and falls, but the word of the Lord remains forever. 1 Peter 1:24-25

Typography : 1 peter 1:24-25

ODB: Hope To Continue On

The solar-powered airplane Solar Impulse can fly day and night without fuel. Inventors Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg hope to fly it around the world in 2015. While the plane flies all day by solar power, it gathers enough energy to be able to fly all night. When the sun rises, Piccard says, “It brings the hope again that you can continue.”The idea of sunrise bringing us hope makes me

ODJ: focus

I was enjoying singing with others during the worship service. Then a woman sang a solo. I don’t recall the song. But I do remember thinking: boring lyrics! Predictable religious clichés! Ah, just give me good old, Christian easy-listening music. (I confess my inappropriate sarcasm and snarkiness.)
The woman finished and sat down to appreciative applause. Then the worship leader s
Person flipping channels with the remote

We Could Easily Fall Prey to This

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At the jingling sound of keys, I leap off the sofa and reach for the power button on the remote control. I’ve just managed to switch off the television in time

ODB: Not Even A Nod

Traffic was bad and everyone was cranky on that hot afternoon. I noticed a car with two young men waiting to enter traffic from a fast-food restaurant driveway. I thought it was nice when the driver ahead of me let them in.But when the “nice” driver ahead of me didn’t get a nod or even a thank you wave, he turned ugly. First he rolled down his window and shouted at the driver he had let in.