by Soo-Inn Tan | Jun 5, 2003 | 2003, Articles, Battling Sin, Christian Living, Following Jesus, Jesus
I doubt any reader of this column would ever consider becoming a suicide bomber. Killing as many people as you can while killing yourself seems so far removed from the spirit of Him who said: “I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.” (John...
by Soo-Inn Tan | May 29, 2003 | 2003, Articles, Christian Living, Prayer
Dear Friend of Grace, I am so sorry that it has been so long since my last update. I have a sneaky feeling that someone has fixed the clocks and they are running much faster this year!! Almost half the year is over!! Maybe I should send shorter but more frequent...
by Soo-Inn Tan | May 15, 2003 | 2003, Articles, Battling Sin, Christian Living
I heard a very sad story recently. While abroad, a Christian sister had fallen into sexual sin. It was a one-time thing. She was alone and lonely, far from home. She didn’t enjoy the encounter and regretted it the moment it was over. In fact the whole incident...
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 | Mar 28, 2003 | 2003, Articles, Christian Living, Media, Movies & Television, Sacrifice
I believe most movie critics are actually evil Klingons in disguise. That would explain why most of them have not been hot about the latest Star Trek movie, “Nemesis.” In truth it is the best Star Trek movie ever. The main protagonists of...