by Soo-Inn Tan | Apr 9, 2007 | 2007, Articles, Life Issues, Work & Vocation
When I left dentistry to pursue a vocation in the church, many Christians came up to me and commended me for leaving dentistry to “serve God.” While I appreciated their encouragement I was always disturbed by this statement because it implied that I...
by Soo-Inn Tan | Apr 9, 2007 | 2007, Articles, Church, Preaching & Teaching
I had to make two trips to the toilet before church. Why? I was preaching that morning. No, I am no novice to the art of preaching. I have been practising this art for close to thirty five years now. I believe it is my primary vocation. But after thirty five years I...
by Soo-Inn Tan | Apr 9, 2007 | 2007, Articles, Dependence on God, God
I met up with some of my classmates from dental school last Saturday. The food was great and we feasted on nostalgia. Dental school was such an intense time of our lives. Three decades have passed but we remember. I remembered the first time I experienced academic...
by Soo-Inn Tan | Dec 18, 2006 | 2006, Articles, Church, Spiritual Gifts
When I was interviewed for the position of pastor of First Baptist Church, I had to answer one key question: “Do you speak in tongues?” The church had been split by the charismatic controversy. They had to know. My answer then and my answer now is...
by Soo-Inn Tan | Dec 11, 2006 | 2006, Articles, Death & Grief, Life Issues
My mum loves to travel. My dad hated traveling. I’m somewhere in between.I don’t mind traveling but I find travel more inviting if I get to visit with friends.This is especially true when I am visiting places for the first time. There are few things that...
