
ODB: Taking Refuge in God
As the outdoor concert started, I felt a single raindrop on my cheek. Looking up, I saw ominous dark clouds.

ODB: With Friends Like These . . .
“I know you better than you know yourself!” As a young man, I heard that confident declaration from a friend.

ODB: Who Do You Need?
A famous athlete sat tall in his seat as he prepared to fly to the championship bout he knew he’d win.

ODB: Giving from God’s Gifts
Stanley’s generosity never ceased to amaze me. He often bought meals and gifts for elderly church members, cleaners in his neighborhood, or anyone who needed cheering up.

ODB: Serving Side by Side
Serendipity Bookstore, a popular spot in Chelsea, Michigan, needed to expand. The owner found a building twice the size just a block away.

ODB: Dependent on God’s Strength
Tungsten is something of a paradox. It has the highest tensile strength of any pure element, making it extremely difficult to pull apart.

ODB: Seasons of Love
Flowers don’t have to be in bloom to be beautiful, says famed landscape designer Piet Oudolf.

ODB: Be Prepared to Share
The teenager stood her ground. While her high school group was visiting a home for people in rehab from addictions, Claire engaged in conversation with a twentysomething man who towered over her in size.

ODB: Our Future with Christ
Visiting Switzerland had been my dad’s lifelong dream. After his diagnosis of frontotemporal dementia, my mom decided to go with him while he was still physically able.
