I've always wanted a way to communicate with everyone spread out all over the world. It never occurred to me to create a blog. Yesterday, I was talking to Pastor Matt Krachunis, who has a blog, and he encouraged me to write a weekly blog. This seems like a great way for me to share my thoughts with all of you.
Looking back over this past year, I realize I'm at a point where I am starting all over again. Now I'm in Renton, WA starting a new church and I'm back at square one. It almost feels a bit unsettling because there is nothing solid or secure. There are times I look for something to hold onto to feel secure in this new place but I find the only security is in Jesus.
The key I learned in 2008 is that God wants us to continually believe in Him and trust Him for greater things. There is never a time we arrive at a place where we just settle in and don't need to change or believe God for greater things. It is easy to settle into a routine. It feels comfortable. I've found myself in the comfort zone many times, and I believe God has brought me here to come out of my comfort zone and to continue to walk by faith. I'm still learning, growing and believing. It is assuring to know God will always be there and be my anchor.
I hope my weekly updates will be an encouragement to you. God Bless you!!
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Praise the LORD Pastor Daniel! This is going to be awesome!
ReplyDeleteHello Pastor Ong, great to see your blog. The great thing about a blog is, you can actually put the content together into a book after a while so please post weekly as promised but you are also permitted to post more than once a week. Gloria, Paakow and myself are proud to have you as our pastor. God richly bless you.
ReplyDeleteSo good to see you Pastor Matt and Nana Kofi!! I have added you to my follow list.
ReplyDeleteHey Pastor Ong,
ReplyDeleteI love being a part of what God is doing in Renton. I really thank God for you and Connie!
Deborah Long
Hi Pastor Daniel,
ReplyDeleteIt is good to meet you here. Despite all my prejudices about this medium finally I also have found my way to it.
A great way to communicate and share with the world.
Henk
In a few months we too will be starting over in a dismal economic climate. All we have is our faith in Christ and that will get us through to the other side of this mess. We will look forward to your words of encouragement.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the incouraging thoughts...with all the wind around us we can see how much we are shaken up and realize that we then never were really grounded in faith from the start...if we would have really done everything unto him in faith...then nothing can shake us...and everyday new we get a chance to start a fresh walk in faith...how do you make a blog??bet my kids know...great idea...let us do what we do UNTO HIM !....Christina out of Norway...
ReplyDeletePastor Dan, It is always a joy to know what the Lord is doing in your life and through yor life.
ReplyDeleteWe love you.
Hello my dear kampung brother..heh what a great way to reach out the whole world ha...Victor Chua.
ReplyDeleteDan
ReplyDeleteI look forward to reading what you blog.
we think of you often. How are you doing with all the crazy weather there. A far cry from Ghana type weather.
Hope to see you next trip there HI CONNIE!
doug and Tam
Past Dan!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea!!! Thanks.
Estelle
Hi Pastor Dan!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for doing this blog. May God bless you and your family and may everyone reading this blog just be amazed at the wonderful God that we serve.
Jean - Accra
Dear Pastor D. Ong,
ReplyDeleteThank you very much for your precious words.
May God bless you and your family and may all your church members and Elim International families.
We came back to Argentina. So now we live in our homecountry. I'm very happy that I can share with all my brothers and sisters with same God's words.
Megui - Buenos Aires, Argentina