by Soo-Inn Tan | Jul 3, 2020 | 2020, Articles, Christian Living, Discernment, Governance, World Issues
Dear friends, I had wanted to update you on the work of Graceworks but again felt led to put that aside and share something about politics, with Singapore facing a general election and Malaysia in continuing political uncertainty. And, of course, a presidential...
by Bernice Lee | Feb 22, 2019 | 2019, Articles, Christian Living, Governance, Growth, Loving Others, World Issues
Wiktionary: (idiomatic) A long-term strategy or endeavor. When you pass your half-century, the game doesn’t seem that long anymore. You’re closer to your death than you are your birth. But when even making the transition from this life to the next is merely that—a...
by Soo-Inn Tan | Apr 12, 2017 | 2017, Articles, Death & Grief, Governance, Justice, Life Issues
Source: David Yan Anyone who kidnaps someone is to be put to death, whether the victim has been sold or is still in the kidnapper’s possession. (Exodus 21:16 NIV) Clearly kidnapping is abhorrent to God. Douglas K. Stuart tells us why. Kidnapping is a capital crime....
by Soo-Inn Tan | Sep 15, 2016 | 2016, Articles, Christian Unity, Church, Governance, World Issues
Recently I visited Sarawak for the first time. Just a short work trip to Miri. I met Malaysians from many tribes. Indeed, the majority of the congregation at the church where I was ministering were from various local tribes. I was preaching on the Great Commission...
by Soo-Inn Tan | May 4, 2016 | 2016, Articles, Governance, World Issues
Met up with an old friend a recently. He pastors a church back in Malaysia. There was a time in his life when he was deciding between serving in politics and serving as a pastor. That was a critical time in Malaysian politics and we needed good people to stand for...
by Soo-Inn Tan | Sep 30, 2015 | 2015, Articles, God, God’s Sovereignty, Governance, World Issues
The dust has settled on one of the most exciting Singapore general elections. There were Christians on both sides of the political divide. Some passionately supported the party in power. Others supported one of the opposition parties. Therefore some are elated and...