Author Archives: Ronnie Lim

https://odb.org/MY/2022/01/11/escape-or-peace When I was young, I used fantasy as a form of escapism. Not that I was trying to escape the hardship of life as the only stress then for me was to study hard and do well in public examinations. With the quota system in place and not having the means for an overseasContinue reading “Escapism”

https://odb.org/MY/2022/01/10/etch-a-sketch-forgiveness It is well known that the love and compassion, grace and mercy of God as recorded in the Old Testament are all phenomenal. His forgiveness is both outstanding and astounding. David writes, “He removed my transgressions from me as far as the east is from the west and His love is so great thatContinue reading “God’s Compassion and Love”

https://odb.org/MY/2022/01/09/washed If we are already a believer, we will understand the significance of this simple act of faith in confessing and repenting of our sins and seeking the forgiveness of God and accepting Jesus into our lives as our personal Saviour and Lord, in the most precious name of His Son, Jesus Christ. That inContinue reading “Born Again”

https://odb.org/MY/2022/01/08/drawn-near Today’s post concerns the protocols established in Leviticus for the Israelites to enter the Most Holy Place (also called the Holy of Holies) to meet God at the Tent of Meeting during the 40 year period when they were in the wilderness after departing from Egypt. This was after Aaron’s two sons died afterContinue reading “Approaching God”

https://odb.org/MY/2022/01/06/dealing-with-disagreement With profileration of social media platforms like Twitter and Facebook, we tend to give comments quite freely and publicly. I’m not familiar with Twitter but for Facebook our comments may be limited to a wall of a friend but it is nevertheless accessible by whoever the friend allows access to his wall and mostContinue reading “Dealing With Disagreement”

https://odb.org/MY/2022/01/05/back-to-the-basics-2 Today’s post is another slant on New Year resolutions. In my post just 3 days ago, https://ronnielim.com/2022/01/02/fresh-start/, I wrote about the need to hear God’s Word for us and make that our New Year’s resolution. What is God speaking to us for 2022? What’s Christ message for us for this new year? But IContinue reading “Back To Basics”

https://odb.org/MY/2022/01/04/resilient-faith If we watch documentaries on TV or YouTube on deserts, we will see that the desert sand will shift by day or even by the hour. As the wind blows, the sands shift and the whole landscape may even change if there is a sand storm, sometimes burying things under the sand or revealingContinue reading “Shifting Sands”

https://odb.org/MY/2022/01/03/when-love-never-ends I think the act of a grandfather taking off his watch to spend time with his grandson at the beach was touching as he just let time go by. Didnt keep tabs on time, something some of us may unfortunately find impossible to do, even for a few hours. In the current context, thatContinue reading “Spending Time”

https://odb.org/MY/2022/01/02/fresh-start-effect In Colossians 3:1-10, Paul speaks about the need to discard our old self and set our hearts on things above since we have been raised with Christ. For we have died and when Christ appears, we will also appear with Him in glory. Our old self has died and must remain dead, crucified, banished.Continue reading “Fresh Start”

https://odb.org/MY/2022/01/01/saved-by-the-word Blessed New Year, everyone! 2021 was challenging, we pray that 2022 will be better for all. As we reflect upon 2021, let’s thank God for His protection and grace upon our lives, that despite the difficulty and challenging times, we managed to pull through and we are now in 2022! Thank you, Lord forContinue reading “Blessed New Year!”