by Bernice Lee | Mar 19, 2013 | 2013, Articles, Christian Living, Loving Others
A couple of Sundays ago, Soo Inn preached at a church we were visiting for the first time. We tend to sit in front but at the side when it’s our first time… in front because we’re usually ushered there; at the side because it’s our first time...
by Soo-Inn Tan | Feb 27, 2013 | 2013, Articles, Christian Living, Spiritual Friendship
Met up with some old friends when I was back in Penang for the Lunar New Year. I have known LS since our pre-university days (1972–1973). I have known her husband, JC, since Standard One (Primary One). That means I have known JC for more than half a century. He...
by Bernice Lee | Jan 28, 2013 | 2013, Articles, Christian Living, Prayer
I love jigsaw puzzles. Apart from the challenge of figuring which piece goes where, there is the joy of seeing a beautiful picture coming together under your fingers. Sometimes, distinctive colours or patterns give you clues to which pieces belong together. Most...
by Bernice Lee | Jan 7, 2013 | 2013, Articles, Christian Living, Growth
I am taking audit classes in Dusty’s School of Theology. In case you’re wondering why you’ve never heard of this particular seminary, it’s because Dusty is our beloved mutt. And while, theoretically, he should be sitting at our feet, I have found myself, figuratively,...
by Soo-Inn Tan | Dec 31, 2012 | 2012, Articles, Christian Living, Faith, God, God’s Sovereignty
Was there something you wanted from the Lord in 2012? Something good and legitimate? You trusted and prayed. You also did your part. You were no quietist. But the thing hoped for didn’t come. And you wonder. Yes you know you need to trust in the Lord; yes He knows...
by Soo-Inn Tan | Dec 24, 2012 | 2012, Articles, God, Hope, Life Issues, Redemption
dung: excrement, esp of animals; manure (Collins) While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them. (Luke...