Posts by Jerry Chee (Page 7)

Dear LifeSpring FamilyAs we have been on this journey of maturing together, scripture memory is one key tool and exercise that helps me in my growth.  Not too long ago, Andrew suggested and submitted 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 to the pastoral team to memorize. Looking back, it might be Andrew was preparing for marriage when he submitted this verse to the team. While 1 Corinthians 13 is often associated with weddings and marriages, it is actually God’s directions on how to live…

Dear LifeSpring Family, This past Sunday, I was given the privilege to preach at Mississauga LifeSpring Christian Fellowship. It is always an encouragement to Dorothy and me to attend and fellowship with our brothers and sisters in Christ there. As I shared on the Three Biblical Thanksgiving Principles of : It is a choice It is unconditional It is good for you. We were encouraged by our brothers and sisters there. Encouraged because we get to witness over many years…

Dear LifeSpring Family, “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters,” Colossians 3:23 (NIV) In the middle of preparing my sermon for this coming Sunday’s Thanksgiving service, the Lord brought Colossians 3:23 to mind. The question of quality and excellence in my preparation challenged me. Am I going to practice this skill and attitude in my preparation or am I going to be a “game player” that relies and…

Dear LifeSpring Family, As a new school year starts and the many uncertainties are still with us, allow me to share this liturgy with you again.  A L I T U RGY FOR:  Seasons of UncertaintyCOPYRIGHT © 2020 D O U G L A S  M C K E LVEY In the midst of whatever follows, O Lord, let me meet your mercies anew, and anew, and anew.  In the midst of my dismay, fix my eyes again and again upon your eternal promises.  How this…

The Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ 1. A New Covenant – Hebrews 8:6,13 – an upside-down value system.2. A New Love of Grace and Truth – Ephesians 2:8-10; John 1:14,173. A New Life with Eternity in Sight – John 14:1-7 Taken from the book Irresistible by Andy Stanley (page 229) “Full of grace and truth. John shared a meal with and listened to the teaching of a man described as full of grace and truth. Not the balance between grace and…

Dear LifeSpring Family, Ever since the vaccine for Covid-19 became available, there has been much said, written, and posted about whether one should vaccinate or not. In the past several weeks up to today, I have had several discussions about the merits of one or the other. Today I had lunch with a colleague of mine from FamilyLife Canada, who has decided not to be vaccinated. And around dinnertime, I made a call to our dear friends in Kelowna out…

I just celebrated Dorothy’s 60th birthday and was so thankful to God for His provision, protection, and blessing upon Dorothy’s life. A day later, I walked over to make payment to the two teenage boys who mow our lawn. Their mother answered the door and I was a little startled. I apologized for waking her up from her afternoon nap. But her response totally caught me off guard. “I am not doing well, Jerry. I was diagnosed with cancer, had…

During this week’s pastoral team meeting the Lord reminded me of John 13:35. “By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” As my family expands to include two daughters-in-law, one son-in-law, and two grandsons, there are many more relationships to navigate. With the increased number of relationships comes an increased number of opinions and approaches to life. While I am thankful that we all subscribe to the Lordship of Jesus…

Dear LifeSpring Family, “Am I my brother’s keeper?” Being your brother’s and sister’s keeper doesn’t mean you have to be a blood relative, it just means you have to have compassion and empathy for your fellow man. … By being your ‘brother’s/sister’s keeper’ you are taking a responsibility in their life. Are we our brother’s keeper? Jesus himself said that whatever we do to the needy, the helpless, the oppressed, and the marginalized we do to him. We are our…

Dear Sisters and Brothers, Recently, someone heard that I had a brand new small kitchen appliance just sitting in my basement. This person was going to purchase the exact same merchandise and wanted to bless me. Why not buy from me instead of from the store? This way she can put the money into my hands instead of a big box store. I responded by telling her that I had planned to use it as a housewarming gift to one…

Dear LifeSpring Family, I seldom, no, I never have gotten a perfect score on any tests that I have taken in my academic life. But this past Sunday was an exception. When Pastor Gabe finished his mini-series sermon on humility, I thanked him. But I also told him that I have perfectly gotten all the wrong answers to his questions on how to identify pride in my life. As I meditated on Gabe’s devotion titled, Godly Humility to us this…