by Soo-Inn Tan | Oct 18, 2004 | 2004, Aging, Articles, Life Issues
This is not a good week. A number of things happened that really threw my emotions out of kilter. And the week is not even over yet. But I think the main reason why I am feeling down is that it is the first anniversary of my father’s death. I was taking a break...
by Soo-Inn Tan | Oct 8, 2004 | 2004, Articles, Church, Corporate Worship
Remember the hymns vs. choruses’ war? When the charismatic renewal appeared on the scene in the early 70’s, it brought with it its own music. And worship music became the front line of the renewal movement. You just knew that a congregation had been...
by Soo-Inn Tan | Oct 4, 2004 | 2004, Articles, Death & Grief, Life Issues
Arsenal drew against determined Norwegian side Rosenborg last night. They should have won. They wasted many good scoring chances. But they only managed a draw. And I am not feeling too bad. (I have been supporting Arsenal Football Club since 1971.) I was a bit more...
by Soo-Inn Tan | Sep 25, 2004 | 2004, Articles, Christian Living, Spiritual Friendship
They were about ten years my junior. But we were at ages where such age differences didn?t really matter. The three of us would meet up for an extended lunch once a month. As we enjoyed the diverse cuisines available in Malaysia, we would, on purpose, ask each other...
by Soo-Inn Tan | Sep 17, 2004 | 2004, Articles, Life Issues, Work & Vocation
Recently, a friend of mine had the opportunity to fulfill one of his dreams. He had the opportunity to do a short-term postgraduate course at Harvard Business School. My friend ran a successful company in the construction industry. He had set out to run his company on...