Merit & Grace

Thoughts on human effort and the work of God

Welcoming a newborn

Kathleen and I are thanking God for a healthy newborn daughter! Here’s the backstory behind her name: Aletheia Evangeline Lim ζž—ζ…§θ‹± (Lim Hui Eng) Aletheia is a tiny, sweet bundle who coos and pipsqueaks more than she cries. A few… Continue Reading →

Living with an Extraordinary Heart

Recently preached a sermon on the letter of 2 Peter, just in time for Advent πŸ™‚ Sermon Manuscript Good morning Union! When Renee asked me to preach from 2 Peter, I was intrigued because this compact letter is so urgent… Continue Reading →

Feedback Loops #tbt

I recently read this journal entry from 8/12/2019. I wrote it as a letter to myself. Even though I didn’t do everything I told myself to do πŸ˜…, I still found it encouraging and hope it’s encouraging for you in… Continue Reading →

Integrating Identity

One of the things uncovered through working with my personal coach was the realization that despite 7 years of being a business owner, I still did not identify as one! In response, I wrote a letter to myself affirming this… Continue Reading →

Joining God’s Workforce

What does it mean to work for God? What can we expect and how do we know what to do? In this sermon from Matthew 9:27-38 I share about Jesus’ unexpected motivation, vision and instructions for those who are to… Continue Reading →

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