https://odb.org/2024/03/24/renaissance The period of Renaissance is that period of time in history between the 14th to the 17th centuries when the Europeans transitioned from the Middle Ages to modern times. It was probably best known as the time of Leonardo da Vinci, the brilliance of his art coupled with his scientific prowess and foresight, theContinue reading “Renaissance”
Category Archives: Christian character
Love in action
https://odb.org/2024/03/22/next-step-of-love I think one of the few things we can not avoid as a Christian is love since God is love. Thus, Jesus loved us. That’s why He died for our sins to reconcile us back to God the Father. There is no greater love than a man who lays down his life for anotherContinue reading “Love in action”
God helps those who help others
https://odb.org/2024/03/21/simply-helping There is some truth that God helps those who help themselves in the sense that faith and action go hand in hand, or rather faith requires action in order for us to experience the grace and goodness of God. Thus, if we pray for patience, the LORD will likely bring us to situations whereContinue reading “God helps those who help others”
Slaves and servants
https://odb.org/2024/03/19/who-is-your-master In the Bible, whether in the Old or New Testament but perhaps more so in the latter, when some versions use the expression ‘servant’, the meaning is usually slaves. In those times, slavery was still common. During ancient times, people ended up as slaves as victorious armies take war captives as their bounty. RatherContinue reading “Slaves and servants”
I Am Who I Am
https://odb.org/2024/03/18/i-am-2 I just shared a message yesterday in my local church from Joshua 1:1-9 on God’s encouragement to Joshua and, by extension to the Israelites and by adoption, us believers of Jesus Christ as the spiritual Israelites. God commanded Joshua to be bold and courageous (NIV) or be strong and of good courage (KJV) forContinue reading “I Am Who I Am”
Kingdom minded
https://odb.org/2024/03/17/kingdom-minded-leadership I guess when we were younger Christians, when we brought people to Christ, we wanted to bring them to our own church. This is practical in the sense that we could then shepherd them ourselves, and at the same time, we contribute towards the growth of our local church. Of course, when it comesContinue reading “Kingdom minded”
Wealth
https://odb.org/2024/03/15/hated-in-kansas For most of us who started with humble beginnings, life would have been a struggle in the sense that we ate what was on the table at home. As I was watching a program on top food places in Teluk Intan yesterday, I realized that we rarely ate out when we were growing up.Continue reading “Wealth”
Offer bargains to God
https://odb.org/2024/03/13/cries-of-distress Have we ever offered bargains to God when faced with desperate and distressing situations like a depressing medical diagnosis, a financial quagmire, a bleak or uncertain future, or the loss of someone close? We may want to say if you heal me, O Lord, I will do this and do that for you. Jesus,Continue reading “Offer bargains to God”
Courage in Christ
https://odb.org/2024/03/12/stand-up Queen Esther is one of the shining examples of someone who put her life at stake to save her people. It was in a way similar to the courage displayed by Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego (Daniel’s 3 friends) when facing King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon, except that in Esther’s case, she had the choice toContinue reading “Courage in Christ”
Realm of the dead
https://odb.org/2024/03/11/embrace-today I think it’s tragic that when we are about to die that we regret not having made much of our life that God gave us. Like in the novel, Nicola, who was born with wealth and talents, felt she had wasted her life and thus refused to acknowledge that she has terminal cancer. IContinue reading “Realm of the dead”
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