by Soo-Inn Tan | Jun 12, 2009 | 2009, Articles, Christian Living, Discernment
I used to pride myself on my decisive decision making. I guess it has something to do with my personality. According to the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, I am an ENTJ. Wikipedia reminds us that “ENTJs tend to be fiercely independent in their decision making,...
by Soo-Inn Tan | Jun 5, 2009 | 2009, Articles, Christian Living, Loving Others, Media, Movies & Television
One of my favourite scenes in Star Wars 6 (Return of the Jedi) is the one where Luke Skywalker finally bests his heavy breathing dad Darth Vader. Luke had tried to avoid fighting his dad but when Darth threatened to turn Luke’s sister to the dark side, Luke goes...
by Soo-Inn Tan | May 15, 2009 | 2009, Articles, Christian Living, Mentoring
Last weekend, I met two key leaders at the church where I gave a seminar. One was on staff, the youth pastor. The other was a lay leader. They both shared that their lives had been impacted by a guy named Nick. I first met Nick more than twenty years ago. He was in...
by Soo-Inn Tan | Apr 20, 2009 | 2009, Articles, Christian Living, Loving Others
I confess. This was the first year I participated in a Maundy Thursday service. What is Maundy Thursday you ask? It is the Thursday before Easter and it commemorates the events that took place on that night two thousand years ago. This includes: Jesus washing the feet...
by Soo-Inn Tan | Mar 16, 2009 | 2009, Articles, Christian Living, Remembrance
I expected to be more emotional. I broke down only once — when I was sharing during the sharing time at the close of the retreat. Last weekend Bernice and I were at the CCF Alumni retreat at Port Dickson. The College and Career Fellowship (CCF) is a ministry to...
by Soo-Inn Tan | Jan 23, 2009 | 2009, Articles, Christian Living, Church, Mentoring, Preaching & Teaching
Later in the year I will be running a one day seminar on preaching for a church I am working with. I look forward to running these seminars for lay preachers. I believe preaching should not be confined to the clergy guild. Mature church members who are gifted in this...
