by Soo-Inn Tan | Dec 8, 2023 | 2023, Loneliness, Loving Others, Relationships, Spiritual Friendship
A time of rapid and many changes brings many opportunities and many dangers. Scott and Gratton write: As we live longer lives with more transitions we now have an opportunity to rethink how we form and sustain relationships. The adaptability and flexibility of...
by Soo-Inn Tan | Dec 1, 2023 | 2023, Discipleship, God's Will, Obedience & Faithfulness, Prayer, Rest & Busyness
The past four mornings I have had the joy and privilege of sharing the morning devotion for the Compassion International Asia leadership gathering. Yesterday morning was my last one and I shared about the Mary and Martha story (Luke 10:38–42 ). Rereading...
by Hobart Lee | Nov 28, 2023 | 2023, Blog, Christian Living, Discernment, Money
Can Christians gamble? That is, is it permissible for followers of Christ to place a financial stake in games of chance for financial gain? The question is a moral one, and we ought to distinguish it, subtly but crucially, from issues of policy. Policy includes a...
by Soo-Inn Tan | Nov 17, 2023 | 2023, Church, Corporate Worship, Evangelism
Let’s say, I don’t come from a Christian background. At some point I decide to be a follower of Jesus. I know nothing of Christian culture. The friend who introduced me to Christ invites me to join him in a Sunday worship service. Clearly this is the most important...
by Soo-Inn Tan | Nov 2, 2023 | 2023, Intergenerational, Spiritual Friendship
I teach on spiritual friendship and, for the longest time, I have defined spiritual friendship thus: Spiritual friends are friends who are friends with each other because of their common friendship with Christ and who are committed to helping each other follow...
by Soo-Inn Tan | Oct 27, 2023 | 2023, Discipleship, Intergenerational, Mentoring, Young Adult Ministry
I have been teaching ministry to young adults for many years. One thing I always mention is that young adulthood is a time to revisit the big questions of life. . . . it is my conviction that the central work of young, emerging adulthood in the cycle of human life . ....
