by Soo-Inn Tan | Feb 9, 2001 | 2001, Articles, Life Issues, Suffering
One of the most profound moments of my life was my attendance at the birth of my second son, Andrew. I was with his mother throughout the eight hours that Andrew took to safely emerge from her womb. There are some mysteries no man will ever be party to. One of these...
by Soo-Inn Tan | Dec 21, 2000 | 2000, Articles, Life Issues, Media, Music, Suffering
It was twenty years ago that John Lennon died. On December 8th 1980, Lennon was shot and killed in New York. For many in my generation, this was a defining moment. I had just completed dental school and was starting work. The music of the Beatles played a key role in...
by Soo-Inn Tan | Nov 3, 2000 | 2000, Arrogance & Pride, Articles, Life Issues, Suffering
“It’s not easy to be transparent. At work we have learnt to hide our weaknesses. If we reveal our weaknesses, we will be penalised.” The above sentiments were shared during a training event for small group leaders. The topic was, of course, the need...
by Soo-Inn Tan | Jul 16, 2000 | 2000, Articles, Life Issues, Suffering
“Why am I discouraged? Why so sad?” (Psalm 42:5 NLT) I went to see ‘Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon’ last Monday. Boy, was it a sad movie. Among the ‘downers’: You faithfully love someone only to have that person betray you. You...
