by Soo-Inn Tan | May 14, 2011 | 2011, Articles, Family, Parenting
I am not sure as to the origins of Mother’s Day (2nd Sunday in May). I suspect it might have been started by someone from Hallmark cards but I am not sure. But no one would complain about another opportunity to recognise the sacrificial role that mothers play. I am...
by Soo-Inn Tan | Apr 30, 2011 | 2011, Articles, Christian Living, Solitude & Quiet Time
In a recent speech to the United States Military Academy at West Point, writer William Deresiewicz states his conviction that there is a crisis of leadership in America. He said: . . . for too long we have been training leaders who only know how to keep the routine...
by Soo-Inn Tan | Apr 23, 2011 | 2011, Articles, Jesus, Jesus' Death
The first time I saw my father cry was when the coffin cover was closed over his mother’s body for the last time. (I must have been 13 at the time.) I had never seen my father cry before. That saddened me so much that I burst out crying. The family was very impressed...
by Soo-Inn Tan | Apr 19, 2011 | 2011, Articles, God, God’s Sovereignty
It was a critical moment for the people of God. Because of the work of an evil man, God’s people were on the verge of extinction. In that dark hour, a patriot, Mordecai, remembered that his cousin was queen and might be able to intervene on behalf of their people....
by Soo-Inn Tan | Apr 9, 2011 | 2011, Articles, Governance, World Issues
Sometime this year or next, the 13th Malaysian general election will be called. I will then make plans to be in Petaling Jaya on voting day where I will vote in Kelana Jaya. I consider it my Christian duty. I have learnt however that many young Malaysians, Christians...
