Thankful – John J.H. Lee's Desk

February 19, 2026 John J.H. Lee Musings

There is always something to be thankful for!

We are so prone to complain to and lose faith in God because our days are teeming with various challenges. I was encouraged this morning by one of C. H. Spurgeon's (1834-1892) sermon illustrations. I have sometimes admired a dog for his economical use of comforts. When it has been a long, rainy day, the … Continue reading There is always something to be thankful for!

August 7, 2023August 7, 2023 John J.H. Lee Musings

Thanks and Prayers

Our son, Kyum, is starting his college life in the Engineering Science program at UofT (Class of 2027) this fall. Since our daughter, Sue, is going back to Rhodes for her junior year next Sunday, we had family time after church to celebrate Kyum for beginning a new chapter of his life. We took a … Continue reading Thanks and Prayers

The gospel (福音, εὐαγγέλιον) is the good news for us fallen humanity (both Jews and non-Jews) that Jesus Christ, the Righteous One, died in our place for our sins and was raised again, conquering the power of sin and death, so that whoever believes in him will be freely given forgiveness of sins and a right standing with God for them to have eternal life and everlasting joy. Therefore, we are justified (made right with God) by grace alone through faith alone in the finished work of Christ alone.