https://odb.org/2025/12/18/gifted-by-god Exodus 31:1–11 (NIV): 31 Then the LORD said to Moses, 2 “See, I have chosen Bezalel son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah, 3 and I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with wisdom, with understanding, with knowledge and with all kinds of skills—4 to make artistic designs for workContinue reading “God calls and equips”
Author Archives: Ronnie Lim
God’s compassionate discipline
https://odb.org/2025/12/17/inestimable-worth Isaiah 43:1–7 (NIV): 43 But now, this is what the LORD says—he who created you, Jacob,he who formed you, Israel:“Do not fear, for I have redeemed you;I have summoned you by name; you are mine.2 When you pass through the waters,I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will notContinue reading “God’s compassionate discipline”
The Good Samaritan
Luke 10:25–34 (NIV): 25 On one occasion an expert in the law stood up to test Jesus. “Teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?”26 “What is written in the Law?” he replied. “How do you read it?”27 He answered, “ ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul andContinue reading “The Good Samaritan”
We are all human
2 Corinthians 2:1–8 (NIV): So I made up my mind that I would not make another painful visit to you. 2 For if I grieve you, who is left to make me glad but you whom I have grieved? 3 I wrote as I did, so that when I came I would not be distressed by thoseContinue reading “We are all human”
Thanking God
https://odb.org/2025/12/12/cultivating-gratitude Psalm 9:1–4 (NIV): 1 I will give thanks to you, LORD, with all my heart;I will tell of all your wonderful deeds.2 I will be glad and rejoice in you;I will sing the praises of your name, O Most High. 3 My enemies turn back; they stumble and perish before you. 4 For you have upheldContinue reading “Thanking God”
Kindness and generosity
https://odb.org/2025/12/11/the-shoes-off-his-feet Colossians 3:12–17 (NIV): 12 Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. 13 Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. 14 And over all these virtues put on love, which bindsContinue reading “Kindness and generosity”
Trust in the Lord
Proverbs 3:1-8 NIV– 3 My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart, 2 for they will prolong your life many years and bring you peace and prosperity. 3 Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. 4Continue reading “Trust in the Lord”
Being the church
https://odb.org/2025/12/09/being-the-church Acts 2:36–47 (NIV): 36 “Therefore let all Israel be assured of this: God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Messiah.”37 When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and the other apostles, “Brothers, what shall we do?”38 Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one ofContinue reading “Being the church”
Hospitable generosity and gleaning
https://odb.org/2025/12/08/hospitable-generosity Deuteronomy 24:17–22 (NIV): 17 Do not deprive the foreigner or the fatherless of justice, or take the cloak of the widow as a pledge. 18 Remember that you were slaves in Egypt and the LORD your God redeemed you from there. That is why I command you to do this. 19 When you are harvesting in yourContinue reading “Hospitable generosity and gleaning”
Walking the “wrong” way
https://odb.org/2025/12/05/the-power-of-influence-3 Galatians 5:7–10 (NIV): 7 You were running a good race. Who cut in on you to keep you from obeying the truth? 8 That kind of persuasion does not come from the one who calls you. 9 “A little yeast works through the whole batch of dough.” 10 I am confident in the Lord that you will takeContinue reading “Walking the “wrong” way”
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