by Soo-Inn Tan | Apr 2, 2021 | 2021, Articles, Jesus, Jesus' Death, Life Issues, Suffering
I have been preaching Good Friday and Easter Sunday sermons for the past, what, 40 years? Some years are harder than others. This will be a hard year. I am here praying and reflecting on what to preach this weekend. But my heart is heavy. * Two young people dear to...
by Soo-Inn Tan | Mar 12, 2021 | 2021, Aging, Articles, Christian Living, Family, God, God's Provision, Life Issues, Obedience & Faithfulness
This is how I spent my 66th birthday. In the morning I gave a talk to a group of teachers in Pakistan that focused on the condescending love of Christ. In the afternoon I drafted the previous eCommentary, essentially stating that it was difficult to have one narrative...
by Soo-Inn Tan | Feb 26, 2021 | 2021, Aging, Articles, Death & Grief, Life Issues
Watch this video, especially the segment at 3.00 – 3.30 min. Andy Lau is one of my favourite Hong Kong actors. I like many of his movies. In recent times, I have found myself drawn to the last scene from his movie Three Kingdoms — Resurrection of the Dragon (2008). In...
by Hobart Lee | Jan 15, 2021 | 2021, Articles, Christian Living, Money
Go to the ant … consider its ways and be wise! It has no commander, no overseer or ruler, yet it stores its provisions in summer and gathers its food at harvest — Proverbs 6:6–8 We live in an age of consumerism, where transience is valued over permanence; where...
by Bernice Lee | Nov 6, 2020 | 2020, Articles, Christian Living, Death & Grief, Life Issues, Obedience & Faithfulness
Slightly over a year ago, I was introduced to De De by one of her many physicians, a caring young man who happened to be our son Mark’s old school pal. After I met her, I was in awe of the tenacity with which she was holding on to life, laughter, and God. And, if I’m...
by Soo-Inn Tan | Oct 9, 2020 | 2020, Articles, Christian Living, Discernment, Life Issues, Work & Vocation
When someone comes to us with a book idea, one of the first things we ask the author is: Who is the intended audience? Who is this book meant for? When one writes for everyone, there is the danger it might engage no one. Last Saturday I had the joy of seeing my latest...
