by Soo-Inn Tan | Sep 5, 2011 | 2011, Articles, Christian Living, God, God’s Sovereignty, Loving Others, Malaysia, World Issues
Civil liberties groups, the Christian church and opposition politicians in Malaysia have accused the mainstream media of stoking religious tensions with a recent spate of reports alleging that some Christians are trying to convert Muslims. A human rights group,...
by Soo-Inn Tan | Apr 19, 2011 | 2011, Articles, God, God’s Sovereignty
It was a critical moment for the people of God. Because of the work of an evil man, God’s people were on the verge of extinction. In that dark hour, a patriot, Mordecai, remembered that his cousin was queen and might be able to intervene on behalf of their people....
by Soo-Inn Tan | Dec 27, 2010 | 2010, Articles, God, God’s Sovereignty
If you had met Joseph and Mary on the road to Bethlehem on that fateful evening two thousand years ago, you would not have guessed that they were anything special. They had no haloes shining around their heads, no sticker on the donkey (if they had one) reading...
by Soo-Inn Tan | Sep 7, 2010 | 2010, Articles, God, God's Will
Recently I was asked to consider teaching a seminary course on “Discerning God’s Will: Biblical Principles for Christian Decision Making.” Not yet sure what I should do. Having been in church-related work for almost thirty years now means I have...
by Soo-Inn Tan | Jul 6, 2010 | 2010, Articles, God, God’s Sovereignty
disappointment: sadness or displeasure caused by the non-fulfilment of one’s hopes or expectations (Oxford Dictionary of English) We work hard. So when we get away, even when we have work to do, we try to squeeze in as much fun as we can. In out last trip to...
by Soo-Inn Tan | Jun 28, 2010 | 2010, Articles, God, God's Word
I am at that stage of life where I check the obituary everyday. Saw an obituary for Professor Ragunathar Kanagasuntheram in the June 24 issue of the Singapore Straits Times. I checked on-line and found one with more details. Obituary Notice Professor...