https://odb.org/2025/01/19/still-fruitful Psalm 92:12–15 (ESV): 12 The righteous flourish like the palm tree and grow like a cedar in Lebanon. 13 They are planted in the house of the LORD; they flourish in the courts of our God. 14 They still bear fruit in old age; they are ever full of sap and green, 15 to declare that the LORDContinue reading “The righteous shall still bear fruit in old age”
Category Archives: Serving God
Our service to God
https://odb.org/2024/11/09/serving-with-love 1 Peter 4: 7-10 NIV – 7 The end of all things is near. Therefore be alert and of sober mindf so that you may pray. 8 Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. 9 Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. 10 Each of you shouldContinue reading “Our service to God”
Two is better than one
https://odb.org/2024/10/13/conquering-mountains-together “If you want to go fast, go alone. But if you want to go far, go together.” The saying is apt to describe our Christian walk as our walk of faith is never about going fast but far. We want to last until our dying breath or until the Lord returns, loving Him andContinue reading “Two is better than one”
Bearing fruit in old age
https://odb.org/2024/10/08/running-for-jesus Psalm 92:12-14 12 The righteous will flourish like a palm tree. They will grow like a cedar of Lebanon; 13 planted in the house of the Lord, they will flourish in the courts of our God. 14 They will still bear fruit in old age, they will stay fresh and green, At the workplace,Continue reading “Bearing fruit in old age”
Small miracles
https://odb.org/2024/09/30/small-miracles The guiding principle for serving God can be found in Luke 6:10, which reads as follows and is taught by our Lord Jesus Christ Himself: 10 “Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much. We startContinue reading “Small miracles”
Friendships in Christ
https://odb.org/2024/09/26/what-a-friend-2 Recently, we met up with two families and a pastor, friends whom we knew since our university days. That was more than 30 years ago, and although we seldom meet face to face, we have kept in touch all these years. There was, however, one major difference with our other childhood friends – weContinue reading “Friendships in Christ”
Godly wisdom
https://odb.org/2024/09/25/mind-blowing-teaching Proverbs 3:5-10 NKJV – 5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart,And lean not on your own understanding;6 In all your ways acknowledge Him,And He shall direct your paths. 7 Do not be wise in your own eyes;Fear the Lord and depart from evil.8 It will be health to your flesh,And strength toContinue reading “Godly wisdom”
Living sacrifice and the community of believers
https://odb.org/2024/09/24/together Romans 12:1-2 & 4 – 1 Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. 2 Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing ofContinue reading “Living sacrifice and the community of believers”
Excelsior!
https://odb.org/2024/09/04/excelsior Excelsior! Excelsior! It is latin for higher, meaning that we strive to do better and better, go higher and higher. Not only do we move on and don’t give up, but we want to progress further. We don’t look back and get bogged down by regrets and ‘what ifs’, but instead, we are drivenContinue reading “Excelsior!”
Camouflaged Christians?
https://odb.org/2024/08/27/look-more-like-jesus John 17:14-17 NIV: 14 I have given them your word and the world has hated them, for they are not of the world any more than I am of the world. 15 My prayer is not that you take them out of the world but that you protect them from the evil one. 16Continue reading “Camouflaged Christians?”
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