by Wei-Hao Ho | Nov 20, 2020 | 2020, Articles, Christian Unity, Church, Generations Project, Young Adult Ministry
Mention the word “millennials” and adjectives like “entitled”, “lazy”, and “disrespectful” may pop into your mind. It is no secret that institutional churches in general are having huge difficulties retaining and engaging with them. However, are these stereotypes...
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,...
by Bernice Lee | Nov 6, 2020 | 2020, Articles, Christian Living, Death & Grief, Life Issues, Obedience & Faithfulness
Slightly over a year ago, I was introduced to De De by one of her many physicians, a caring young man who happened to be our son Mark’s old school pal. After I met her, I was in awe of the tenacity with which she was holding on to life, laughter, and God. And, if I’m...
by Soo-Inn Tan | Oct 30, 2020 | 2020, Articles, Soo-Inn Tan
Claustrophobia: the irrational fear of confined spaces. I suffer from some degree of claustrophobia. It’s not too bad because most days it doesn’t make an appearance. But long-distance plane flights are claustrophobia Russian roulette. I never know if claustrophobia...
by Bernice Lee | Oct 23, 2020 | 2020, Articles, Battling Sin, Christian Living, Church, Loving Others
We were having our team meeting and, as always in recent times, one of the items for discussion was our Generations Project. Someone asked what the younger generation wanted of the Church. A few of us gave various versions of “be real”. Therein lay the rub…generations...
by Soo-Inn Tan | Oct 16, 2020 | 2020, Articles, Christian Living, Loving Others
I was in the mood for koay teow th’ng (broad rice noodle soup) for dinner and walked to a nearby coffee shop, the ones that had many food stalls. The koay teow th’ng was in high demand and many were waiting to give their orders. Finally it was my turn and the koay...