Author Archives: Meisaan Chan

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Because sometimes night falls upon the path

Do not despair:For the darkness teaches things that the light cannotand if you stay by me in darknessgoodness always comesalways © Meisaan Chan

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For those who worship strength

If you want to be transformedlet your heart break openlet it shatter © Meisaan Chan

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Idols: There are so many of them

In the form of bank accountsand statusand imageand safetyand comfortand powerand reassuranceand securityand prosperityand prestigeand honorand reassuranceand schedulesand dramaand controland tranquility: The list of idols goes on forever;it’s a wonder we make it to the altar of the Lord at … Continue reading

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You’re invited! Interspiritual Prayer Session

Friends, You are invited to an interspiritual prayer session this coming Saturday. Is it not human when, in dark times, to ask where we can go for help? It doesn’t matter what spiritual background you come from/where you are at, … Continue reading

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Because we hold on

Forgivenessis a releasing © Meisaan Chan

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The double remembrance

Yes, there is death, and lots of itbut remember who I am, says the Lord,and what comes next © Meisaan Chan

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Spiritual homework, an overview

When you agree to go deeperExpect things to breakExpect the falling apartYour homework © Meisaan Chan

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The one thought

Just one thought can save;pursue that thought © Meisaan Chan

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Parable of the woman and the bag of gold

There once was a woman who discovered a bag of gold and who ran through the streets with it shouting, “This is not gold! This is not gold!” © Meisaan Chan

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The fundamental difference when I give my life to God

I used to forge my pathnow I follow it © Meisaan Chan

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