Author Archives: Ronnie Lim

What Jesus did for us

https://odb.org/2025/10/31/what-jesus-did-for-us Ephesians 1:5–7 (NIV): 5 he predestined us for adoption to sonship through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will—6 to the praise of his glorious grace, which he has freely given us in the One he loves. 7 In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the richesContinue reading “What Jesus did for us”

Joseph – his life repurposed by Yahweh

https://odb.org/2025/10/30/repurposed Genesis 45:12–15, 21-27 (NIV): 12 “You can see for yourselves, and so can my brother Benjamin, that it is really I who am speaking to you. 13 Tell my father about all the honor accorded me in Egypt and about everything you have seen. And bring my father down here quickly.”14 Then he threw his arms aroundContinue reading “Joseph – his life repurposed by Yahweh”

A tribute and a reminder

https://odb.org/2025/10/29/a-tribute-and-reminder Joshua 4:1–7 (NIV): When the whole nation had finished crossing the Jordan, the LORD said to Joshua, 2 “Choose twelve men from among the people, one from each tribe, 3 and tell them to take up twelve stones from the middle of the Jordan, from right where the priests are standing, and carry them over withContinue reading “A tribute and a reminder”

Christ, our sure foundation

https://odb.org/2025/10/28/a-sure-foundation Matthew 7:24–27 (NIV): 24 “Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. 25 The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundationContinue reading “Christ, our sure foundation”

Genesis 1 – Creation

https://odb.org/2025/10/27/the-one-who-made-it-all Genesis 1:1–8 (ESV): 1 In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. 2 The earth was without form and void, and darkness was over the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters. 3 And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. 4 AndContinue reading “Genesis 1 – Creation”

Serving God – tragedies into opportunities and blessings

https://odb.org/2025/10/17/sit-down Romans 12:9–16 (NIV): 9 Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. 10 Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. 11 Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. 12 Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. 13 Share with theContinue reading “Serving God – tragedies into opportunities and blessings”

Lost sheep

https://odb.org/2025/10/16/feeling-lost Psalm 119:169–176 (NIV): 169 May my cry come before you, LORD;give me understanding according to your word.170 May my supplication come before you;deliver me according to your promise.171 May my lips overflow with praise,for you teach me your decrees.172 May my tongue sing of your word,for all your commands are righteous.173 May your hand be ready to help me,forContinue reading “Lost sheep”

Two are better than one

https://odb.org/2025/10/14/it-takes-two-2 Ecclesiastes 4:8–10 (NIV): 8 There was a man all alone; he had neither son nor brother. There was no end to his toil,yet his eyes were not content with his wealth. “For whom am I toiling,” he asked,“and why am I depriving myself of enjoyment?” This too is meaningless—a miserable business! 9 Two are betterContinue reading “Two are better than one”

Thanksgiving

https://odb.org/2025/10/13/gratitude-gathering 1 Chronicles 16:8–14 (NIV): 8 Give praise to the LORD, proclaim his name;make known among the nations what he has done. 9 Sing to him, sing praise to him;tell of all his wonderful acts. 10 Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice. 11 Look to the LORD and his strength;Continue reading “Thanksgiving”