I was looking forward to this retreat. I was eager to learn about John Calvin’s understanding and practice of prayer. I have “The Institutes of Christian Religion” in my library, but I have never read it. Dr Jimmy Tan was giving input during this silent retreat, which ran from August 20-22, 2026. I was there […]
“Why am I having this bout of gout at this time? I can hardly walk.” When I was pastoring, if this had happened before the Sunday I was scheduled to preach, I would inform the church staff, and someone would have taken over. But now it was a First-timers Silent Retreat! I ended up hobbling […]
I have been reviewing my journal and reflecting on my faith journey in the past year. I would sum up my year as a year of increase. I saw my faith growing in strength. I can trust God and his promises to me. I remind myself of his promises and act in faith, without doubting. […]