by Soo-Inn Tan | Dec 16, 2022 | 2022, Articles, Discipleship, Relationships, Soo-Inn Tan, Spiritual Friendship
I recall reading a long time ago that when some people asked the late John Stott how he maintained his faithfulness to Christ and his calling, he replied, “daily Bible study and prayer”. I think I remember correctly. For many of us in the evangelical tradition, Bible...
by Soo-Inn Tan | Dec 9, 2022 | 2022, Articles, Discipleship, Mentoring, Soo-Inn Tan, Spiritual Friendship
Have you heard of the term “reverse mentoring”? I first encountered it recently in a BBC article. Traditional notions of mentoring are top down: senior leaders guiding lower-level staff. But the tides are changing — and younger workers are now teaching up. Senior...
by Soo-Inn Tan | Dec 2, 2022 | 2022, Articles, Soo-Inn Tan, Spiritual Friendship
I believe the best people are also the most humble. This is definitely true of my friend Kok Hiang (KH). Two nights ago, Bernice and I had the privilege of attending his 60th birthday dinner. It was a joyful celebration with friends and family. I first met Kok Hiang...
by Soo-Inn Tan | Nov 25, 2022 | 2022, Discernment, Spiritual Friendship, Work & Vocation
Will you live to be a hundred? James M Houston, founding principal of Regent College turned 100 on Nov 21st. Even in a day where many live longer lives, 100 is still an impressive birthday to celebrate. I have written about my spiritual debt to him in earlier columns....
by Soo-Inn Tan | Nov 4, 2022 | 2022, Aging, Articles, Christian Identity, Third Agers
Dementia: Dementia is not a specific disease but is rather a general term for the impaired ability to remember, think, or make decisions that interferes with doing everyday activities. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia. Though dementia...
by Soo-Inn Tan | Oct 28, 2022 | 2022, Articles, Christian Living, Hope, Obedience & Faithfulness, Soo-Inn Tan
Recent events from England to Malaysia have proven yet again the limitations of human leaders and human governments. They serve to remind us that any desire for a perfect leader and a perfect government must await the second coming of Christ and the ushering in of the...
