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ODJ: How Could She?

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ODJ: adoption option

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April 16, 2010 In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father (v.16).  READ: Matthew 5:13-16 In his Apology (AD 197), Tertullian argued that the 
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ODJ: the gospel and social justice

ODJ: the gospel and social justice

February 18, 2012 Will those who do evil never learn? They eat up my people like bread and wouldn’t think of praying to the Lord (v.4).  READ: Psalm 14:1-7 Many people think there’s no connection between the gospel and the fight against such social evils as poverty, racism, and sexual trafficking. They surmise that the gospel [...]

ODJ: higher logic

ODJ: higher logic

January 9, 2011 The king called in the man he had forgiven and said, “You evil servant! I forgave you that tremendous debt because you pleaded with me. Shouldn’t you have mercy on your fellow servant?” (vv.32-33).  READ: Matthew 18:21-35 While Khalid Sheikh Mohammed awaited trial for plotting the 9/11 terrorist attacks, some US citizens were [...]