by Soo-Inn Tan | May 8, 2003 | 2003, Articles, Christian Living, Obedience & Faithfulness
I have always being intrigued by the story of Ruth. Here was a lady who had known pain and loss, having lost her husband early in life. Pain can make a person look inwards. Instead we see her choosing to follow her mother-in- law Naomi, choosing to care for her...
by Soo-Inn Tan | May 7, 2003 | 2003, Articles, Christian Living, Media, Movies & Television, Solitude & Quiet Time
I was visiting with my parents last week and was exposed to 24/7 news for the first time. I don’t have astro (pay tv) at my place. My parents had just subscribed. Anyway I got my first chance to watch 24/7 news. I surfed between CNN, BBC and CNBC with periodic...
by Soo-Inn Tan | May 7, 2003 | 2003, Articles, Media, Movies & Television
I went to see Bulletproof Monk(BPM) for two reasons. One, I was looking for fresh metaphors and fresh language for one of my pet topics, mentoring. Second, I have always had a soft spot for Chow Yuen Fatt, ever since my mother pointed out that we look alike, and are...
by Soo-Inn Tan | Apr 18, 2003 | 2003, Articles, Jesus, Jesus' Death
I have yet to see an anatomically correct picture, or model, of Jesus on the cross. I am sure they exist but I haven’t seen them. All those that I have seen have some piece of cloth draped conveniently over his groin area. We never get to see his genitals. I can...
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by Soo-Inn Tan | Apr 11, 2003 | 2003, Articles, Death & Grief, Life Issues
There is a very powerful moment in the first Star Wars movie, now titled Episode 4. It is the moment when the planet Alderaan is destroyed by the bad guys. We see the moment of its destruction reflected in the response by Obi-Wan Kenobi. Emotionally he is overwhelmed...
