Author Archives: Ronnie Lim

https://odb.org/MY/2022/08/31/when-knowledge-hurts It is true that knowledge brings sorrow as there are certain truths when discovered would make us sad. Like the case of a famous Christian apologist, it was shockingly discouraging. Or there could be family secrets buried deep in history when finally discovered or made known to us that made us cringe in shame.Continue reading “Knowledge Brings Sorrow”

A hotel leaving its porch light on in a sea of darkness as a sign to show that guests and travellers are always welcome is an apt illustration of a Christian being a light to the world. As a light of the world, we are the “go to” place for the lost to find theContinue reading “Light of the World”

https://odb.org/MY/2022/08/29/seeds-of-time The Parable of the Good Soil is easy to understand because Jesus explained it clearly, spelling it out blow by blow, somewhat like parentheses by parentheses. The point made is we must be good soil in our hearts in order that the Word that is spoken will take root and grow in our lives,Continue reading “Good Soil”

https://odb.org/MY/2022/08/28/love-and-lean I attended a conference on counselling some years back and learnt that depression is not merely a feeling but a medical condition. It is not just feeling down or being depressed as we probably commonly thought but a serious medical condition of continually feeling down or depressed. People having depression usually can’t help it.Continue reading “Depression”

https://odb.org/MY/2022/08/26/just-ask Paul’s advice in Philippians 4:6 is really good advice. Do not be anxious about anything but in all situations by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. Whatever we are going through, present it to God in prayer and supplication but with thanksgiving. What Paul basically means is that we prayContinue reading “Anxiety and Prayer”

https://odb.org/MY/2022/08/25/when-you-need-help Indeed where does my help come if not from the LORD? The LORD watches over me, over my coming and going, and will keep me from harm. It is He who will watch over my life, now and forevermore, the maker of heaven and earth. Psalm 121 is one of those songs sang byContinue reading “My Help Comes From the LORD”

https://odb.org/MY/2022/08/24/landing-spot It is interesting to note that while the impala can jump 10 feet high and 30 feet away, it is kept in a zoo in an enclosure with only a 3 feet wall. It will not jump the wall because it can’t see what’s ahead of the wall, unlike in the open field inContinue reading “The Impala and Faith”

https://odb.org/MY/2022/08/23/the-course-of-a-lifetime We all know salvation is by the grace of God through the death and resurrection of Christ. We all also know that salvation can be at the last minute just before we breathe our last. The criminal who was crucified with Jesus who believed in Him was saved by Christ. While it is notContinue reading “A Lifetime of Dedication”

https://odb.org/MY/2022/08/22/transmitting-truth Deuteronomy 4:9 speaks of teaching God’s ways and instructions to our children and their children. This is so that what God had done in the midst of the Israelites after their journey out of Egypt in the wilderness before crossing the Jordan can be remembered forever. It was in the desert that God spokeContinue reading “Teaching God to Our Children”

https://odb.org/MY/2022/08/21/two-houses What does Jesus mean when He says those who hear His words and put them into practice are like those who built their house on the rock where when the rain came, the streams rose and the wind beat against it, it will not fall? Will loving God and loving your neighbour, for example,Continue reading “Building Upon the Rock”