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 | Aug 10, 2016 | 2016, Articles, Christian Identity, Christian Living
I am writing this while at the Lausanne Younger Leaders Gathering. This is a long conference (3–10 August). Those serving as mentors, like myself, had to come one day earlier. And days are long. I get up around 6.30 am. (My roommate, a brother from Pakistan gets up at...
by Soo-Inn Tan | Aug 3, 2016 | 2016, Articles, Christian Living, Faith, God, Redemption
There are times when the powers of evil seem solidly entrenched and nobody is able to get rid of them. We do what we can, we pray, but nothing seems to happen. The forces of evil laugh at our ineffective efforts. We get frustrated and angry. We wonder where is God....
by Soo-Inn Tan | May 25, 2016 | 2016, Articles, Christian Living, Evangelism, Life Issues, Work & Vocation
Was back in Penang recently to spend time with mum. Of course I had to have Penang char kway teow. One evening I went to a coffee shop nearby to have char kway teow for dinner. While I was ordering, I felt a tap on my shoulder and someone called out, “Pastor!” I...
