Author Archives: Ronnie Lim

https://odb.org/MY/2023/01/09/the-right-jesus When I was younger, people used to ask me what religion I was, and I would say Christian. I identified as a Christian because of the Catholic background of my dad’s family. Unfortunately, at that time, I didn’t know much about the religion, but I nevertheless asserted I was a Christian. Partly also becauseContinue reading “The Correct Jesus”

https://odb.org/MY/2023/01/08/more-than-conquerors It may be cliche, but we have often heard of this phrase, “Christian life is not a bed of roses.” For a good reason! That’s because it’s the opposite that is true – instead expect persecution and trials and tribulations. Not to the extent of Paul’s sufferings for the sake of the Gospel, butContinue reading “More Than Conquerors”

https://odb.org/MY/2023/01/07/who-are-you-lord When it comes to Saul, who became Paul, some people equate his experience to that of a hardened jailed criminal who turned from a life of crime to a life of service in Christ. Such a picture is, to me, somewhat inaccurate as Saul was never lost in the world of crime or drugsContinue reading “The Road to Damascus Experience”

https://odb.org/MY/2023/01/06/made-for-adventure There is a sense that we are all created for adventure as we are created in the image of God. God created everything else, the earth and all the creatures in it, the vegetation as food for the animals, whether on the ground, in the sea, or the birds in the air but HeContinue reading “Made For Adventure”

https://odb.org/MY/2023/01/04/new-vision One of the things that deteriorate as we grow older is our vision. From 6/6 to 6/9 to 6/12 and even 6/15. It’s not something that we can avoid, but with modern technology, it may be corrected by laser surgery. However, even with surgery correction, it will nevertheless become worse as we get older.Continue reading “A New Vision From God”

https://odb.org/MY/2023/01/03/rescue-mission-2 A sheep that was lost and yet still alive after possibly wandering alone for at least 5 years was found to be weighed down with nearly 35 kg of filthy and matted wool. When we picture the scene, we see how it must have been so difficult for the sheep to move about withContinue reading “Bogged Down By Heavy Burdens”

https://odb.org/MY/2023/01/02/a-small-start When we look at the Bible, we will see that God raises people out of the weaker or smaller tribes or smaller cities. In the case of Jesus, He was from Bethlehem Epharathah, a small tribe among the clans of Judah and also a small village near Jerusalem. But because of who Jesus wasContinue reading “Starting Small”

https://odb.org/MY/2023/01/01/choose-joy I recently asked someone how she is doing in terms of work, ministry, and family. Her answer was there are ups and downs. I interjected – and there is Jesus, the rock of our salvation. He is the constant in all these ups and downs. Whether at work, ministry, or family, there will alwaysContinue reading “Choose Joy”

https://odb.org/MY/2022/12/30/grace-amid-the-chaos The exhortation in Psalm 107:23-32 of the LORD saving the seagoing merchants from the raging storm that melted away their courage has a parallel in the New Testament story of Jesus calming the storm. This account can be found in all 3 Synoptic Gospels (see Matthew 8:23-27, Mark 4:27-31, and Luke 8:22-25). Both speakContinue reading “Jesus Calms the Storm”

https://odb.org/MY/2022/12/29/just-as-i-am-3 I think one of the things we must always remember when dealing with Jesus is that He takes us as we are. Not only at the point of our conversion and for salvation but even as we progress in the faith. He takes us as we are even as we mature in Him. ThatContinue reading “Jesus Takes Us As We Are”