by Soo-Inn Tan | Apr 18, 2005 | 2005, Articles, Family, Following Jesus, Jesus, Marriage, Singleness
Those of us of a certain vintage will remember that in our college years, we were told that in the matter of choosing a life partner, we must follow this rule: mission before mate. In other words we had to be first clear as to what God wanted us to do with our lives....
by Soo-Inn Tan | Jan 28, 2005 | 2005, Articles, Family, Singleness
Not married yet-ah?? These are the dreaded words confronting many a single. Often well meaning, they reinforce the belief that one is somewhat deficient until one is married. Singles know full well the occasions when the pressure will be on: weddings, wedding dinners,...
by Soo-Inn Tan | Jun 25, 2004 | 2004, Articles, Christian Living, Family, Growth, Parenting
“Dad, what does it mean to be emotionally healthy?”, Andrew, no. 2 son asked me. I was giving him a ride to a tuition class and was giving him one of my standard spiels about balanced development. As I periodically tell my sons, “you gotta grow, not...
by Soo-Inn Tan | Oct 17, 2003 | 2003, Articles, Family, Honoring Parents
The last three things I did for my father while he was alive were these: I gave him a shave (with an electric shaver). I helped to exercise his right arm (someone else did the left). I kissed him. Of course when I did those things I had no idea that they would be the...
by Soo-Inn Tan | Sep 15, 2003 | 2003, Articles, Death & Grief, Family, Life Issues, Widowhood
I am reluctant to speak. I look at you and I have some idea of what you are going through. More than that, I have some idea of what you will be going through. Ten years after losing my wife I am just beginning to get some feel of the solo dance we need to learn after...
by Soo-Inn Tan | Feb 16, 2003 | 2003, Articles, Family, Marriage
Ladies, how would you feel if a guy were to walk up to you, look you in the eyes, and say:” Your hair is like a flock of goats”? I tried the line on a modern maiden a few months ago. She laughed in my face. But the line must have been hot in...
