by Soo-Inn Tan | Sep 21, 2007 | 2007, Articles, Christian Living, Mentoring
There was a time when I was gripped with a desire to go to Oxford University to pursue doctoral studies. I was finishing my masters at Regent College and seriously considered moving on to Oxford for the next stage of my formal education. Now I am no scholar. (I...
by Soo-Inn Tan | Sep 6, 2007 | 2007, Articles, Christian Living, Faith
“But faith goes up and down doesn’t it?” I was encouraging a young friend to consider water baptism. Her first query concerned her faith or the apparent fluctuation of her faith. It was a good question and I tried to help her understand the...
by Soo-Inn Tan | Aug 24, 2007 | 2007, Articles, Christian Living, Growth
Two things happened to me recently that set me thinking afresh about church. One, since February this year, I have had the privilege of being part of the pastoral team of a church. Haven’t done this in awhile. It has been a challenge getting back into harness. I...
by Soo-Inn Tan | Aug 17, 2007 | 2007, Articles, Christian Living, Loving Others
Ever heard of Augustine of Hippo? “Few people today would doubt that Augustine of Hippo (354-430) was the greatest writer of the early Christian church. Certainly, he has left us more books than anyone else. For centuries, most of the Western Church took its...
by Soo-Inn Tan | Jul 27, 2007 | 2007, Articles, Christian Living, Faith
Their stories are different. But they have arrived at the same place. They are now agnostics. They are no longer sure if there is a God. Or if it is possible to know for sure if there is one. Some come from committed Christian families and had never thought through...
by Soo-Inn Tan | Jul 12, 2007 | 2007, Articles, Christian Living, Loving Others
It was a key moment in the relationship. I needed to know that she didn’t love me just for my looks. I removed my dentures. And smiled at her. OK, readers of this column who actually know me will know there was never any danger that Bernice or anyone would love...
