by Bernice Lee | Nov 24, 2016 | 2016, Articles, God, God's Grace, Gratitude, Life Issues
Last week, during the question-and-answer segment of Prof James Houston’s public lecture, someone asked him what spiritual disciplines had enabled him to continue to serve so vibrantly even in his 94th year. Prof Houston’s immediate reply was a hearty guffaw that was...
by Soo-Inn Tan | Nov 17, 2016 | 2016, Articles, Christian Living, Mentoring, Spiritual Friendship
When I first went to Regent in 1981 to begin my theological studies, James Houston was no longer the principal. He was the founding principal but, by then, had taken on the role of Professor of Spiritual Theology. I took only two classes with him, Christian Spirit,...
by Soo-Inn Tan | Nov 9, 2016 | 2016, Articles, Christian Living, Spiritual Friendship
I had lunch with Don Lewis on Monday. He is the Church History Professor at Regent College (Vancouver). He was making a lightning visit to Singapore for a friend’s daughter’s wedding. I first met Don in 1981 when I began my studies in Regent College. It was also the...
by Soo-Inn Tan | Nov 3, 2016 | 2016, Articles, Christian Identity, Christian Living
I was talking with a young adult recently. He came from a Christian family and had been following his parents to church from young. He said he felt the need to visit other churches to taste and see other Christian traditions. Like many young adults he wanted to take...
by Soo-Inn Tan | Oct 20, 2016 | 2016, Articles, Death & Grief, Life Issues
I just came back from visiting an old friend in hospital. He is in a coma. Six years my senior, I first met him when I was 15. He was an advisor in the church youth fellowship. He was always smiling, friendly, and approachable. Whenever I had difficulties I would seek...
by Soo-Inn Tan | Oct 13, 2016 | 2016, Articles, Racism, World Issues
In my four years in Vancouver (1981–1985), when I was studying in Regent College, it happened to me only once. I was on a bus on my way home. At a bus stop, a Caucasian boy, early teens I think, was alighting when he turned back looked at me, and yelled “China man go...
