by Soo-Inn Tan | Mar 2, 2017 | 2017, Articles, Life Issues, Suffering
Our church small group is studying the book of Revelation. I have the privilege of leading a few of the sessions. It’s a book that is full of symbols and imagery that made sense to the original writer and audience but can often be hard to interpret by...
by Soo-Inn Tan | Feb 23, 2017 | 2017, Articles, Media, Music
One of the first songs I ever sang in public was James Taylor’s “Fire and Rain.” It was 1970, I was in Form 4 (grade 10) and I was auditioning for a place in a school concert. I didn’t get in but this should tell you that I have had a long...
by Soo-Inn Tan | Feb 16, 2017 | 2017, Articles, Christian Unity, Church
A few weeks ago I preached on unity and diversity in the church. I recalled that when I started ministry more than 30 years ago, the main subject that divided the church was the charismatic issue. I said I was so glad that that conflict was behind us now and...
by Soo-Inn Tan | Feb 8, 2017 | 2017, Articles, Racism, World Issues
Singaporeans can expect new policies to tackle acts that denigrate other races or religions, preach intolerance, or sow religious discord. The impending changes will take place this year [2016] to protect secular Singapore’s racial and religious harmony, Home...
by Soo-Inn Tan | Feb 2, 2017 | 2017, Articles, Christian Living, Mentoring
Remember your leaders, who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith. (Hebrews 13:7 NIV) I first met Denis and June Lane in 1976, when I joined a church community that would eventually become Evangel Baptist...
by Soo-Inn Tan | Jan 25, 2017 | 2017, Articles, God, God’s Sovereignty, Life Issues, Suffering
“Your story is not over yet.” I was at a very low point in my life. Everything was falling apart. I felt trapped, paralysed, looking at an oncoming car on the road of life, about to be road kill. I happened to be at a morning prayer meeting for church...
