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...
by Soo-Inn Tan | May 18, 2016 | 2016, Articles, Christian Living, Evangelism, Life Issues, Work & Vocation
Recently I had the privilege to share the gospel in various contexts. It gave me the opportunity to revisit how we do evangelism. More and more I am convinced we must start with questions and not the answers. Indeed, Jesus may be the answer but in our conversations...
by Soo-Inn Tan | Apr 27, 2016 | 2016, Articles, Christian Living, Graceworks, Spiritual Friendship, Talks & Seminars
In about two weeks’ time, Graceworks will be organising her first seminar of the year. We don’t organise many seminars but this one in particular represents the core mission of Graceworks. God has called Graceworks to champion the course of relational transformation,...
by Soo-Inn Tan | Mar 24, 2016 | 2016, Articles, Christian Living, Loving Others
In preparation for my Maundy Thursday sermon, I relooked at the foot-washing incident in John 13:1–17. I have read this passage many times. As always, God teaches you new things each time you look at a passage. This portion touched me this time round. Jesus knew that...
by Soo-Inn Tan | Feb 24, 2016 | 2016, Articles, Christian Living, Loving Others
Do you hate Najib Razak? Lim Kit Siang? How about Donald Trump? Hillary Clinton? Many followers of Jesus I know, both in my part of the world and around the globe, have strong political convictions. This is a good thing. I believe that the ultimate solution to...