by Soo-Inn Tan | Apr 2, 2010 | 2010, Articles, Death & Grief, Jesus, Jesus' Death, Life Issues
It’s funny the things you remember. The first time I went up close and personal to a dead body was in 1968, when I was in Form (Secondary) Two. My grandma (dad’s mum) had died and all her children and grandchildren had to help put on her funeral clothes. I...
by Soo-Inn Tan | Mar 29, 2010 | 2010, Articles, Battling Sin, Christian Living
I did well for my O level exams. Had distinctions in all my subjects except Chemistry, my bogey subject. Got a credit for that. Everyone expected me to do well for my A levels. Instead I passed my A levels with very average results. What happened? I underestimated the...
by Soo-Inn Tan | Mar 22, 2010 | 2010, Articles, Life Issues, Suicide
pragmatic: concerned with what is practical, expedient and convenient, rather than with theories and ideals. (Chambers Compact Dictionary) I was rushing through breakfast, reading the papers, when the following article caught my eye. “Law don and DPP argue for...
by Soo-Inn Tan | Mar 15, 2010 | 2010, Articles, Church, Gender, Leadership, World Issues
“Are women allowed to be leaders in this organization?” I knew I was being naughty but I did want to know. We were having a discussion on vocation and I had tried to make the point that both men and women should be encouraged to discover and pursue their...
by Soo-Inn Tan | Mar 8, 2010 | 2010, Articles, Life Issues, Relationships
Thank you, all of you who sent in birthday wishes for my birthday. I am truly blessed. One birthday note was particularly special. It read: A Friend loves at all times . . . That’s what you are to us . . . Happy Birthday and welcome to the senior (sic) club . ....
