https://odb.org/2023/12/28/phillips-wish When we look around us, we will always find people who dedicate their lives to helping others, whether formally via an NGO or as a volunteer somewhere. They are not the norm. An exception to the general populace, but nevertheless, they are sincere and genuine. Many are non-Christians. What drives them? Probably their compassionContinue reading “Meeting the needs of others”
Author Archives: Ronnie Lim
Godly wisdom
https://odb.org/2023/12/27/wisdom-saves-lives If we live our lives in accordance with God’s Word and always do what is right, we will be blessed with Godly wisdom, simply because God is with us. This is similar to how God was with Joseph and Joshua. This Godly wisdom can come in the form of discernment or just plain wordContinue reading “Godly wisdom”
Magi and the Star of Bethlehem
https://odb.org/2023/12/24/finding-home As we read the account of the Magi from the East following the Star of Bethlehem and finding Jesus and giving Him the gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh (see Matthew 2) – the thing which speaks to me is not just the Magi but also the Star of Bethlehem. To me, it wasContinue reading “Magi and the Star of Bethlehem”
The Berlin Wall
https://odb.org/2023/12/22/a-wall-torn-down The Berlin Wall fell on 9 November 1989 and was a historical event unimaginable then. I remember thinking how impossible it was, and yet it happened. Two years later, in 1991, the Soviet Union collapsed. The difference was that with the fall of the Berlin Wall, East and West Germany were genuinely reunited. ButContinue reading “The Berlin Wall”
Christmas memories
https://odb.org/2023/12/21/the-light-of-hope I recall that as a family, we used to celebrate Christmas even when we were yet true believers. We had always identified ourselves as Christians even though we knew very little of the faith then. So we will set up the Christmas tree, my father will buy and wrap up presents and my mumContinue reading “Christmas memories”
Forgetting what’s behind
https://odb.org/2023/12/20/forgettable Isaiah 43:25 speaks of God forgetting the sins of Israel and Judah. He remembers them no more. In verses 18 and 19, He urges them to forget the former things, not to dwell in the past. Instead, see that the LORD is doing a new thing amongst them. As humans and even believers, weContinue reading “Forgetting what’s behind”
Wrestling with God
https://odb.org/2023/12/19/the-meaning-of-a-scar The story of Jacob wrestling with God in Genesis 32:22-32 was a breakthrough that changed Jacob from a cunning and conniving man (who tricked his father Isaac to give to him the blessings of his brother Esau) to one who prevailed in persistence. Jacob named the place he wrestled with God as Peniel becauseContinue reading “Wrestling with God”
Our God is near
https://odb.org/2023/12/18/my-god-is-near I think if we are facing some major crisis or an important exam or presentation like a board meeting or a performance like singing in an event or preaching in church, it is difficult not to be anxious. We are anxious because we are worried that things will not be smooth or will notContinue reading “Our God is near”
Christmas gathering
https://odb.org/2023/12/17/christmas-dilemma Most of us would usually be busy in church when the Christmas season comes. There will be lots of activities and lots to do as most churches gear up for their main evangelistic event of the year, for some the finale to cap the year. This year, my family and I are not involvedContinue reading “Christmas gathering”
Equal before God
https://odb.org/2023/12/15/equal-before-god Life is never equal for everyone. I used to wonder and even lament why I was born in Malaysia to ethnic Chinese parents (with Baba Nyonya blood in my mum’s side) where we faced institutional discrimination from when we were young. They say the Chinese are rich, but we were certainly not. Until theContinue reading “Equal before God”
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