by Soo-Inn Tan | Apr 5, 2024 | 2024, Death & Grief, Hope, Jesus' Resurrection
I had the privilege of bringing the Easter sermon to a church we are close to last Sunday. Early in Holy Week I received news that a family in the community had lost a son. He had taken his own life. I struggled with how I should present the Easter sermon. I...
by Soo-Inn Tan | Mar 7, 2024 | 2024, Aging, Loving Others, Mentoring, Spiritual Friendship
Do you know where is Beaufort, South Carolina? No? Go Google it. I am in Beaufort right now and, since yesterday was my birthday, it was also the place where I celebrated my 69th birthday. It was a very special birthday. I was with my beloved Bernice and with...
by Soo-Inn Tan | Mar 1, 2024 | 2024, Mentoring, Obedience & Faithfulness, Work & Vocation
“God has not called you to build skyscrapers but to plant seeds.” Once in a while, I wonder if I should establish a “Soo Inn School for Spiritual Mentoring”. Would this be a meaningful legacy, an institution that would pass on...
by Soo-Inn Tan | Feb 16, 2024 | 2024, Christian Identity, Meaning & Purpose, Work & Vocation
The best book I have read recently on preparing for the later years of life is From Strength To Strength by Arthur C. Brooks. (1) I commend it to all who take their life seriously whatever age they may be. The things he proposes may not be new to many of us....
by Soo-Inn Tan | Jan 19, 2024 | 2024, Rest & Busyness, Spiritual Maturity, Work & Vocation
I have had the privilege of serving as the chaplain of the Singapore Christian Medical and Dental Fellowship (CMDF) for some time now. Last weekend we had a leaders’ retreat to plan for the ministry going forward. In preparation for the retreat, our...
by Soo-Inn Tan | Dec 8, 2023 | 2023, Loneliness, Loving Others, Relationships, Spiritual Friendship
A time of rapid and many changes brings many opportunities and many dangers. Scott and Gratton write: As we live longer lives with more transitions we now have an opportunity to rethink how we form and sustain relationships. The adaptability and flexibility of...
