Commandments for Life
by Soo-Inn Tan, 1 Sep 2008
Christians in Malaysia should greet the following news report with some joy:
| The Value of Children
by Soo-Inn Tan, 25 Aug 2008
Singapore is facing a crisis. Her citizens are not reproducing enough. Hence
the Singapore government is stepping in with "a bonanza of tax benefits,
generous leave and other child linked perks" (Lee Siew Hua, "Big Perks for
Big Families," The Straits Times, August 21, 2008, 1) in an attempt to raise
the existing "fertility rate of 1.29 closer to the replacement rate of 2.1." The
problem is not peculiar to Singapore. Most developed countries have seen a
drop in birth rates. While the reasons for this trend are many and complex, it
is easy to see why children are not welcomed in societies defined by
productivity and consumption.
| Your "Real" Job
by Soo-Inn Tan, 18 Aug 2008
I had a terrible toothache. Started on Tuesday. I was still in KL. God was
merciful and the toothache started only after I had finished most of what I
needed to do in KL. I messaged my dentist in Singapore. A brother in Christ
and a dental school class mate (yes in my first life I was a dentist), my
friend ran a successful practice. He voiced his concern and asked me to see
him as soon as I got back.
| Sometimes, Surviving Is Thriving
by Soo-Inn Tan, 11 Aug 2008
Received an email from a good friend a few days ago. He had just made a
visit to his home town. A large part of the visit was spent with three people
with very serious medical conditions. Two of them were not expected to last
long. All three were suffering severe discomfort. My friend ended his mail by
saying, "At least all of them know the Lord, so that's a consolation." Indeed
it is good to know that whatever happens all three were God's. Still, I was
floored by the email, reminded again that in this life, Christian and non
Christian alike are not spared from the possibility of incredible suffering.
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Prayer & Praise Nuture
Seminars 2008
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| September Speaking Engagements |
September 1
Reservoir Gardens Baptist Church Camp
“What's Your Worth?”
Bukit Merah Laketown Resort
Jalan Bukit Merah, 33400 Semanggol
Taiping, Perak Darul Ridzuan
Malaysia
September 5–6
Fellowship of Evangelical Students
National Conference
Praisehaven, Salvation Army Centre
500 Upper Bukit Timah Road
Singapore 678106
September 7
Good News Baptist Church
Sunday Worship Service
“God's Grace for Transformation” (Jn 8:1-11)
3:00 pm
Woodlands Evangelical Free Church
Singapore 738488
September 8–11
EFC Pastors' Conference
Pulai Springs Resort
20km, Jalan Pontian Lama
81110 Pulai, Johor, Malaysia
September 14
Evangel Christian Church
Sunday Worship Service
“Truth-telling” (Ex 20:16; Pr 6:16-19)
10:00 am – 12 noon
211, Henderson Road, #04-02
Singapore 159552
September 20
Methodists in the Marketplace Conference
(Organised by Trinity Annual Conference)
“Called To Work”
2:00 pm
Faith Methodist Church
400, Commonwealth Drive
Singapore 14960
September 21
Wesley Methodist Church
Evening Prayer & Praise Service
“Being Neighbourly” (Luke 11:30-37)
7:30 – 9:00 pm
Wesley Hall
5 Fort Canning Road
Singapore 179493
September 26
Indonesian Graduates' Christian Fellowship Meeting
“Work, A Christian Perspective”
September 28
Christian Life Gospel Center
Sunday Morning Worship
“Unity, Diversity and Love” (1 Cor 12:12-31)
10:30 am – 12:00 noon
3rd Fl, Wisma Kemajuan
2, Jalan 19/1B
46300 Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
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