by Soo-Inn Tan | Sep 10, 2004 | 2004, Articles, Death & Grief, Life Issues
I dreaded conducting funerals for children. I can still remember the small coffins, specially made. I recall the tiny plots in the cemetery. I remember looking at the tiny bodies, eyes closed forever this side of life. I recall the teddy bears or other favourite toys...
by Soo-Inn Tan | Sep 4, 2004 | 2004, Articles, Graceworks
“You are not delusional. I read your writings to help myself keep sane in this world”. I am very grateful for those who wrote in to tell me I am not delusional. There seems to be a general consensus that the updated mission of...
by Soo-Inn Tan | Aug 27, 2004 | 2004, Articles, Graceworks
The ministry of Grace@Work is now in its fifth year of existence. The ministry came into being as we entered the third millennium, in August 2000. It was birthed reluctantly. I was no ministry entrepreneur. Grace@Work was born primarily because my complicated personal...
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...
