by Soo-Inn Tan | Aug 22, 2004 | 2004, Articles, Christian Living, Church, Loving Others, Spiritual Gifts
The late Henri Nouwen begins his book, ‘The Road To Daybreak’ by describing a visit he received from a member of Jean Vanier’s L’Arche community. Because he had to go to work (he was on the faculty of Yale Divinity School at the time), he had...
by Soo-Inn Tan | Aug 16, 2004 | 2004, Articles, Christian Living, Media, Movies & Television, Sacrifice
I delayed watching Spider-Man 2 as long as I could. I was familiar with the Spider-Man ethos. I have been reading Spider-Man comics since they first appeared in the 60s’. I knew the movie would portray a “super hero” with many intractable problems....
by Soo-Inn Tan | Aug 9, 2004 | 2004, Articles, Justice, World Issues
I had lunch with an old friend a few days ago. He had just resigned from a very senior position with his company. The situation sucked. Resigning was his least destructive option. He had given all to his company. He had beaten every growth target they had thrown at...
by Soo-Inn Tan | Jul 30, 2004 | 2004, Articles, Church, Young Adult Ministry
In the March 2002 issue of the Atlantic Monthly, Ron Powers, Pulitzer Prize winning journalist, studies the rising incidence of “acts of lethal violence committed by ‘ordinary’ teenagers from ‘ordinary’ communities”… (The...
by Soo-Inn Tan | Jul 22, 2004 | 2004, Articles, Happiness, Life Issues
Happiness is serious business. The American Declaration of Independence enshrines the right to pursue it. The University of British Columbia has a professor of happiness economics. And happiness is the topic of an article — “Behind The Smile” —...