Posts by Jerry Chee

Dear LifeSpring Family, This past Sunday, I had the privilege of leading Holy Communion during our service. I love celebrating Holy Communion because it reminds me of the hope and joy that awaits me.  Pastor Gabe reminded us in his Easter Service message of the importance of blood in our lives. Life is in the blood both physically and spiritually. Indeed, under the law almost everything is purified with blood, and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness of…

Dear LifeSpring Family, This past Sunday, Dorothy and I had the privilege of speaking with our brothers and sisters in Mississauga. We shared from Ephesians 6:10–20 on the topic of the Armor of God, and I would like to share what the Lord impressed upon me: 1. Be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might. This serves as a reminder that my strength as a soldier for the Lord does not come from my own abilities,…

Dear LifeSpring Family, Dorothy and I recently finished studying the Book of Esther in our Bible Study Fellowship program. Most of us are familiar with Esther’s declaration, “If I perish, I perish.” However, before making this heroic statement, she took practical steps found in Esther 4:15–16 (ESV): “Then Esther told them to reply to Mordecai, ‘Go, gather all the Jews to be found in Susa, and hold a fast on my behalf, and do not eat or drink for three…

Dear LifeSpring Family, Wishing you all a happy, healthy, and hopeful 2026! Dorothy and I recently finished our One Year Chronological Bible reading plan. As we searched for a new plan, we came across “The Bible with Nicky and Pippa Gumbel, Classic Version 2026.” On the first day, Nicky Gumbel discusses the common New Year’s resolutions many of us make and often struggle to maintain. As children of our heavenly Father, we are reminded that through our Lord Jesus Christ,…

Dear LifeSpring Family, Two weeks ago, my devotion was based on Zephaniah 3:17 (ESV): The LORD your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over you with gladness; he will quiet you by his love; he will exult over you with loud singing. This week, the Lord brought me to Isaiah 30:18 (ESV): Therefore the LORD waits to be gracious to you, and therefore he exalts himself to show mercy to you. For…

Dear LifeSpring Family, In the past two weeks, God has brought Zephaniah 3:17 (ESV) to my attention: The LORD your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over you with gladness; he will quiet you by his love; he will exult over you with loud singing. God reminded me of the promises and truths in this verse, and I was also able to use it to encourage friends on two occasions. As we…

Dear LifeSpring Family, Dorothy and I recently returned from our longest mission trip to Thailand, which lasted just over a month. In our 20 years of service there, we had never stayed for more than two weeks at a time. This extended trip allowed us to serve alongside a family that included three children; aged 15, 13, and 10. We anticipated an interesting and challenging experience given the diverse age range of our team. During this time, the Lord Jesus…

Dear LifeSpring Family, As I was reading Andrew’s recent devotion titled “Purpose Over Potential“, I was reminded of Philippians 2:4-8 (ESV): Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant,…

Dear LifeSpring Family, What a wonderful Family Weekend we had at Redeemer’s University! It was such a blessing to gather as a church family. We were especially delighted to have Adrian, Sherene, and their family with us. It was a sweet reunion and their ministry was truly impactful. Dorothy and I were also thrilled to see so many children from our Kingdom Kids program, and it was encouraging to have visitors join us for the weekend. Adrian and Sherene shared…

Dear Lifespring Family, Sometimes I go through periods of feeling ineffective or unfruitful in my life. That my faith is weak and my knowledge of the bible is not adequate. My self-control is not very controlled. That love and brotherly affection in my life is lacking. This reminds me of the verse in 2 Peter 1:5-8. And maybe this is why I feel “ineffective or unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.” The Holy Spirit reminded me that in…

Dear LifeSpring Family, In preparation for my upcoming mission trip to Thailand, I am preparing a sermon to preach at our friend Suwit’s church.  Fun fact: Several of our church members have been to Suwit’s church, Mahapawn Rangsit Church (MRC), and Pastor Alvin and our Chair of our Board, Leona, both have preached in this church.  A couple of months ago, I was at an event hosted by the Canadian Bible Society. At this event, Andrew Ollerton from the UK Bible Society shared the passage…

Dear LifeSpring Family, Please read Acts Chapter 8 and ask the Holy Spirit to speak what He needs you to hear to you.  That is my devotion for today.  Just kidding. Allow me to share what the Holy Spirit is impressing on me.  Fruitfulness may require you stepping away from fruitful ministry.  You see, in Acts 8, Philip and the disciples were having a tremendously fruitful ministry sharing the Good News of our Lord Jesus Christ in Samaria. Philip was rocking it and…