Author Archives: Ronnie Lim

A new heart and a new spirit

https://odb.org/2025/06/09/heart-surgery Ezekiel 36:22–28 (NIV): 22 “Therefore say to the Israelites, ‘This is what the Sovereign LORD says: It is not for your sake, people of Israel, that I am going to do these things, but for the sake of my holy name, which you have profaned among the nations where you have gone. 23 I will showContinue reading “A new heart and a new spirit”

Our pain or grief is not wasted

https://odb.org/2025/06/06/no-wasted-pain Exodus 3:7–10 (NIV): 7 The LORD said, “I have indeed seen the misery of my people in Egypt. I have heard them crying out because of their slave drivers, and I am concerned about their suffering. 8 So I have come down to rescue them from the hand of the Egyptians and to bring them upContinue reading “Our pain or grief is not wasted”

The gift of giving

https://odb.org/2025/06/05/the-gift-of-giving-2 2 Corinthians 8:1–7 (NIV): 8 And now, brothers and sisters, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the Macedonian churches. 2 In the midst of a very severe trial, their overflowing joy and their extreme poverty welled up in rich generosity. 3 For I testify that they gave as much asContinue reading “The gift of giving”

Death and taxes

https://odb.org/2025/06/04/tis-a-fearful-thing Genesis 23:1–4 (NIV): 23 Sarah lived to be a hundred and twenty-seven years old. 2 She died at Kiriath Arba (that is, Hebron) in the land of Canaan, and Abraham went to mourn for Sarah and to weep over her.3 Then Abraham rose from beside his dead wife and spoke to the Hittites. He said, 4 “IContinue reading “Death and taxes”

Uncertainties in life

https://odb.org/2025/06/03/unbroken-faith Psalm 95:1-7 ESV – Oh come, let us sing to the Lord; let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation! 2 Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving; let us make a joyful noise to him with songs of praise! 3 For the Lord is a great God andContinue reading “Uncertainties in life”

In the depths

https://odb.org/2025/05/30/in-the-depths Psalm 69:13-15 NIV: 13 But I pray to you, Lord, in the time of your favor;in your great love, O God, answer me with your sure salvation.14 Rescue me from the mire,do not let me sink;deliver me from those who hate me,from the deep waters.15 Do not let the floodwaters engulf meor the depthsContinue reading “In the depths”

Preach the Gospel

https://odb.org/2025/05/28/go-and-tell 2 Timothy 1:6–14 (NIV): 6 For this reason, I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands. 7 For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love, and self-discipline. 8 So do not be ashamed of theContinue reading “Preach the Gospel”

Something greater than Solomon is here!

https://odb.org/2025/05/27/wow-2 Luke 11:27–32 (NIV): 27 As Jesus was saying these things, a woman in the crowd called out, “Blessed is the mother who gave you birth and nursed you.”28 He replied, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it.”29 As the crowds increased, Jesus said, “This is a wicked generation. It asks forContinue reading “Something greater than Solomon is here!”

A soldier for Jesus

https://odb.org/2025/05/26/from-the-deadly-sword Psalm 144:1–2 (NIV): 1 Praise be to the LORD my Rock, who trains my hands for war, my fingers for battle.2 He is my loving God and my fortress,my stronghold and my deliverer,my shield, in whom I take refuge,who subdues peoples under me. As soldiers, it is unavoidable dealing with death when at war. I wouldContinue reading “A soldier for Jesus”