by Soo-Inn Tan | Jan 8, 2021 | 2021, Articles, Christian Living, Mentoring
I had been given every extension the school could give but I had struggled to finish my final project for my Fuller Doctor of Ministry (DMin) programme. My last submission was deemed not of doctoral standard and I had no more time. They understood the struggles I had...
by Soo-Inn Tan | Dec 25, 2020 | 2020, Articles, God's Grace, Loving Others, Redemption, Soo-Inn Tan
A few nights ago I was introduced to a new Christmas song, “O Come All You Unfaithful”. Here are the first two verses and the chorus: O come, all you unfaithful Come, weak and unstable Come, know you are not aloneO come, barren and waiting ones Weary of...
by Bernice Lee | Nov 6, 2020 | 2020, Articles, Christian Living, Death & Grief, Life Issues, Obedience & Faithfulness
Slightly over a year ago, I was introduced to De De by one of her many physicians, a caring young man who happened to be our son Mark’s old school pal. After I met her, I was in awe of the tenacity with which she was holding on to life, laughter, and God. And, if I’m...
by Bernice Lee | Oct 23, 2020 | 2020, Articles, Battling Sin, Christian Living, Church, Loving Others
We were having our team meeting and, as always in recent times, one of the items for discussion was our Generations Project. Someone asked what the younger generation wanted of the Church. A few of us gave various versions of “be real”. Therein lay the rub…generations...
by Soo-Inn Tan | Oct 16, 2020 | 2020, Articles, Christian Living, Loving Others
I was in the mood for koay teow th’ng (broad rice noodle soup) for dinner and walked to a nearby coffee shop, the ones that had many food stalls. The koay teow th’ng was in high demand and many were waiting to give their orders. Finally it was my turn and the koay...
by Soo-Inn Tan | Oct 9, 2020 | 2020, Articles, Christian Living, Discernment, Life Issues, Work & Vocation
When someone comes to us with a book idea, one of the first things we ask the author is: Who is the intended audience? Who is this book meant for? When one writes for everyone, there is the danger it might engage no one. Last Saturday I had the joy of seeing my latest...
