by Soo-Inn Tan | Aug 10, 2018 | 2018, Articles, Soo-Inn Tan
Tonight I will have the privilege of bringing the Word at the wake of Edward Cheah, or Booney-ko as he was known among family and friends. He is the husband of Agnes, Bernice’s cousin. Booney-ko died on Wednesday as a result of a horrendous traffic accident he...
by Soo-Inn Tan | Aug 3, 2018 | 2018, Articles
I was privileged to be part of a recent retreat for pastors and church leaders. The focus of the retreat was: How do we mentor the next generation of leaders? During the retreat I said that none of us chooses what generation to be born in. And every generation is...
by Soo-Inn Tan | Jul 27, 2018 | 2018, Articles, Christian Living, Prayer
I have been to prayer meetings both sides of the Causeway that have left me very frustrated. For some reason they tend to be combined prayer meetings with folks from different churches and different denominations. Here is what frustrates me—the prayer leader lists...
by Soo-Inn Tan | Jul 20, 2018 | 2018, Articles, Christian Living, Hope, Life Issues, Mental Illness
The 2018 World Cup concluded recently, and my darling wife Bernice reminded me that it has been 20 years since my struggle with clinical depression. The 1998 world cup was on. Ricky Martin was celebrating the Cup of Life. I normally enjoy watching a good game of...
by Soo-Inn Tan | Jul 13, 2018 | 2018, Articles, Christian Living, Church, Community, Homosexuality, Loving Others, World Issues
You may or may not know that the word “gospel” means good news. As followers of Jesus we have been called to preach the good news of the Kingdom till the King returns. But how is the gospel good news to someone who wants to follow Christ but who is...
by Soo-Inn Tan | Jul 6, 2018 | 2018, Articles, Life Issues, Work & Vocation
In high school, I already had inklings about serving God in church-related work. But my parents guided me in the direction of dentistry and that became my first degree. There was no discussion of vocation. The goal was to get a job that promised financial security....
