by Soo-Inn Tan | Jan 8, 2021 | 2021, Articles, Christian Living, Mentoring
I had been given every extension the school could give but I had struggled to finish my final project for my Fuller Doctor of Ministry (DMin) programme. My last submission was deemed not of doctoral standard and I had no more time. They understood the struggles I had...
by Soo-Inn Tan | Jan 1, 2021 | 2020, Articles, Community, Corporate Worship, Small Groups, Soo-Inn Tan
A few weeks ago we were ministering at a Brethren assembly. During the open worship time, elder Dhanabalan shared an exhortation from John 13:34–35: “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will...
by Soo-Inn Tan | Dec 25, 2020 | 2020, Articles, God's Grace, Loving Others, Redemption, Soo-Inn Tan
A few nights ago I was introduced to a new Christmas song, “O Come All You Unfaithful”. Here are the first two verses and the chorus: O come, all you unfaithful Come, weak and unstable Come, know you are not aloneO come, barren and waiting ones Weary of...
by Soo-Inn Tan | Dec 11, 2020 | 2020, Articles, Graceworks
Many of you would have read or at least know of our book 3-2-1: Following Jesus in Threes. In many ways it is our signature book because it gives both the biblical rationale for why we need spiritual friends, and a simple way to practise spiritual friendship. (For...
by Soo-Inn Tan | Nov 13, 2020 | 2020, Articles, Family, Parenting
There were a number of highlights during my recent trip to Penang to see my mum. One was the opportunity to celebrate mum’s 93rd birthday. Another was an early birthday celebration for son Andrew. We went to a French restaurant in Bishop Street. The food was good,...
