Author Archives: Ronnie Lim

https://odb.org/MY/2022/11/23/trusting-our-future-to-god Just by way of illustration but based on true events – let’s say we had bought a piece of stock in the open market for RM1.50, and it has lately been hovering between RM0.90 and RM1.20. To buy and sell at the current price range means we are losing money compared to our originalContinue reading “What Lies Ahead”

https://odb.org/MY/2022/11/22/faith-in-action-2 One of the basic facets of our faith in Christ is this teaching in James 2, in particular, verse 26 that faith without works is dead. If we have faith but no works, it is quite useless. But if we have works but not faith, it is also useless because without faith, it isContinue reading “Faith and Works”

https://odb.org/MY/2022/11/21/reading-backwards For us who don’t know, the Gospels are accounts by four people (Matthew, Mark, Luke and John) of the life and ministry of Jesus. While John and Matthew were part of the 12 disciples or Apostles of Christ, Mark and Luke were part of a wider circle of 70 Apostles. Another interesting fact isContinue reading “Reading the Bible Forward and Backward”

https://odb.org/MY/2022/11/19/god-knows-you If we read Psalm 139 carefully as written and expressed by David, we’ll first see that no matter where we are, God is there. Whether it’s the heavens or the depths of the sea or the fartherest east or west, God is there. The LORD has searched us and knows us. He knows ourContinue reading “Psalm 139”

https://odb.org/MY/2022/11/18/thoughts-and-prayers Peter’s experience with the angel that helped him miraculously escape from prison (Acts 12:4-11) is different from Paul and Silas’ experience in prison (Acts 16:16-40) where an earthquake broke open the prison doors with the prisoners not escaping which led to the salvation of the prison keeper and his family. The difference is perhapsContinue reading “The Power of Prayer and GE15”

https://odb.org/MY/2022/11/17/onwards-unswerving It is indeed ironical that as I am contemplating when to retire that the LORD speaks about finding our rest and joy in love and service. In 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12, Paul exhorts the church that was birth from his missionary visit to live a quiet life, mind their own business, work with their handsContinue reading “Rest and Joy in Love and Service”

https://odb.org/MY/2022/11/16/keep-your-guard-up When things are going smoothly especially our spiritual lives, we have a natural human tendency to let our guard down. Meaning we are less cautious and more care free. There is a place for throwing caution to the wind and yet there is a need to be cautious at the same time. In tryingContinue reading “Be Alert and Watchful”

https://odb.org/MY/2022/11/15/using-your-voice When I was very young in primary school, I used to read Marvel comics (yes, there was a time when they were available for sale or rent!) and imagine that I was one of the super heroes, with Iron Man being one of my favourites. It was of course my own make believe world,Continue reading “God Can Use Us Despite Our Natural Limitations”

https://odb.org/MY/2022/11/14/the-love-of-god-2 We know life like the weather is unpredictable. It may be smooth sailing for some of us but there are and will be turbulence. There are ups and downs. Happy and sad moments. Times of joy and sadness. As we find our way in the world, we will have milestone achievements and yet failedContinue reading “Seek Refuge in God”

https://odb.org/MY/2022/11/13/small-kindnesses The thrust of Paul’s chapter 3 of his letter to the church in Colossians is that since God had been compassionate to us by calling us to Him, we having been forgiven and chosen by Him, we must likewise in return be compassionate, kind, humble, gentle and patient with others. It is only rightContinue reading “Compassion and Kindness”