by Soo-Inn Tan | Feb 17, 2010 | 2010, Articles, Christian Living, Evangelism
This was the front page story of The Straits Times (Singapore) on February 9, 2010: “ISD calls up pastor for insensitive comments.” The government’s Internal Security Department had called up a church leader, Pastor Tan, after receiving complaints...
by Soo-Inn Tan | Dec 7, 2009 | 2009, Articles, Christian Living, Evangelism, Life Issues, Work & Vocation
This year our two older sons, Mark and Stephen, graduated from university. One is with us in Singapore, the other in Melbourne. As parents, we rejoice that the two of them have successfully completed a key part of their development and growth. There is just one thing....
by Soo-Inn Tan | Dec 21, 2007 | 2007, Articles, Christian Living, Evangelism
I led him to Christ. He let me stay in his house. Twenty years separate the previous two statements. I am in Melbourne to attend son Stephen’s graduation. (Was it only yesterday that I carried him newly born in the Penang maternity hospital?) When Ken heard I...
by Soo-Inn Tan | Jul 27, 2006 | 2006, Articles, Christian Living, Evangelism
I am about to write in to a local paper. I am disturbed because today, this paper carried a report that says that the Prime Minister (Malaysia) has asked for all forums dealing with Article 11 (pertaining to religious freedom) to stop. The Prime Minister said:...
by Soo-Inn Tan | May 26, 2006 | 2006, Articles, Christian Living, Evangelism, Justice, World Issues
“Elected officials should not be using their influence for personal gain.” “There are issues that are bigger than partisan politics.” “People need to know their rights under the constitution and not allow themselves to be slowly shunted...
by Soo-Inn Tan | Jan 24, 2006 | 2006, Articles, Christian Living, Evangelism
Ha! Made you look! No, Oprah hasn’t become a Christian evangelist. Not to my knowledge anyway. But just imagine the possibilities. If Oprah were to start speaking for Christ on her show and through her other media channels, why it would be Pentecost all over...
