Posts by Jerry Chee (Page 9)

Dear Life-Spring Family, I am still trying to process the very sad news about Jade’s passing away from this earth. As a father and grandfather, I find this recent event extremely heartbreaking. I am not in Pastor Blake’s shoes and it already hurts too much. Please cover Pastor Blake and his family with your prayers. It must be excruciating for them. This reminds me of Pastor Ryan’s sermon on suffering: Job never knew the reason or reasons for his immense…

Dear LifeSpring Family, Every Monday evening I “attend” BSF (Bible Study Fellowship) with a group of about 200 men. And every Wednesday evening Dorothy attends a bible study by Precept Ministries Canada with a group of women. As I was reading the newsletter from Precept Ministries Canada’s National Director, Mark Sheldrake, it reminded me of Pastor Gabe’s sermon this past Sunday. When we are well equipped in God’s Word we will recognize when Truth is under attack. As Christians, we…

Hi LifeSpring Family, As I was spending time with the Lord today and thinking about 2020. We all can agree that it has been challenging for all of us and very challenging for some of us. Dealing with the feelings of isolation. And trying to do a good job at work under pandemic circumstances can tire me out emotionally. I thank God for today’s Bible Study Fellowship lesson on Noah and the flood. Noah and his family spent 1 year…

Dear LifeSpring Family, This past Sunday we were blessed to have Fern Chapman preaching to us. She reminded us to be obedient Christians. She also encouraged us to hear the voice of God. This reminded me of the words of our Lord Jesus Christ in the book of John Chapter 10 – I Am the Good Shepherd. 1“Truly, truly, I say to you, he who does not enter the sheepfold by the door but climbs in by another way, that…

Encouragement to Give Generously We want you to know, brothers, about the grace of God that has been given among the churches of Macedonia, 2 for in a severe test of affliction, their abundance of joy and their extreme poverty have overflowed in a wealth of generosity on their part. 3 For they gave according to their means, as I can testify, and beyond their means, of their own accord, 4 begging us earnestly for the favor of taking part…

“But as you excel in everything — in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in all earnestness, and in our love for you – see that you excel in this act of grace also. –  2 Corinthians 8:7 ESV The “act of grace” that the Apostle Paul was referring to in this verse is the grace to give generously. Giving was definitely is not “second nature” to me. Giving money away for sure is not even “third nature” to me. And lets not even talk about “giving generously”. Over the years as I grew my “stone of the past” in my relationship with God, I was able to slay the “giant” of stinginess with…

1 Samuel 17:45 (ESV) “Then David said to the Philistine, “You come to me with a sword and with a spear and with a javelin,but I come to you in the name of the LORD of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you havedefied.” I know well enough that following our Lord Jesus Christ changes my priorities. That calling myself Christian changes what I value. And as I journey with our Lord Jesus Christ over all these…

Hebrews 12:5-6 5 And have you forgotten the exhortation that addresses you as sons? “My son, do not regard lightly the discipline of the Lord,nor be weary when reproved by him.6 For the Lord disciplines the one he loves,and chastises every son whom he receives.” As we mature in our relationship with God, it will involve discipline. And discipline oftentimes involves discomfort and pain. Allow me to encourage you that our heavenly Father sees us as His sons and daughters.…

Dear LifeSpring Family, Last week Dorothy and I spent 2 1/2 days at our P2C’s staff conference. We wanted to share with you what one speaker spoke about. The speaker from our sister organization, CRU US, challenged us on how we are living out our lives for our Lord Jesus Christ. Heather Hollerman spoke on Ephesians 2:1-10 and Hebrews 10:11-14. Ephesians 2:1-10 – ESV2 And you were dead in the trespasses and sins 2 in which you once walked, following…

Dear LifeSpring Family, This week, Dorothy and I will be “attending” Power To Change’s Staff Conference. I say “attending” because it is obviously over Zoom and not face to face as we normally do for our Staff Conferences. Dorothy and I will be “attending” our Staff Conference over Zoom for two and a half days. We are looking forward to the experience of learning and fellowshipping with fellow staff and many friends over the virtual world. I wanted to share…

Dear LifeSpring Family, I wanted to share with you my devotions on July 2 from The Songs of Jesus by Timothy Keller. Please read Psalm 78:1-8 Psalm 78A maskil[a] of Asaph.1 My people, hear my teaching;listen to the words of my mouth.2 I will open my mouth with a parable;I will utter hidden things, things from of old—3 things we have heard and known,things our ancestors have told us.4 We will not hide them from their descendants;we will tell the…

Dear LifeSpring Family, During these times, we need His presence. As I am reading Gary Thomas’ book, Sacred Pathways, I am reminded that there are different pathways that we each practice to stay in the presence of God. According to Gary Thomas on page 18 of his book, “As I read the classics of the Christian faith and shared my journey with others, I discovered various ways in which people find intimacy with God: by studying church history or theology,…