Category Archives: recovery

Ancient wounds

Posted on December 22, 2015 by Meisaan Chan

God can be a tender father but for those who’ve never had a tender father God can be a tender mother but for those who’ve never had a tender mother God can be a tender spirit and soothe and soothe … Continue reading →

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How can suffering be part of the plan?

Posted on December 7, 2015 by Meisaan Chan

“It wasn’t,” God says, tending to my wounds, “but now it is.” © Meisaan Chan

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An altar is built

Posted on December 4, 2015 by Meisaan Chan

when you try to fill the emptiness with something besides me © Meisaan Chan

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Another reason to stay close

Posted on December 1, 2015 by Meisaan Chan

Do not despair at dead ends, says the Lord for I make doors wherever I go © Meisaan Chan

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Nothing is not connected

Posted on December 1, 2015 by Meisaan Chan

Healing feeds all resentment poisons all © Meisaan Chan

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Following the leader

Posted on November 25, 2015 by Meisaan Chan

If God has not lost hope then neither will I © Meisaan Chan

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The foundation of resilience

Posted on November 20, 2015 by Meisaan Chan

Resist giving in to fear! Throw your fear upon the Lord! Be free! Be free! © Meisaan Chan  

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The necessary starting place

Posted on November 19, 2015 by Meisaan Chan

You shine like the sun; all my heart’s corners cringe in the light © Meisaan Chan

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One indication of growth

Posted on November 13, 2015 by Meisaan Chan

One indication of growth is when the nature of your problems change © Meisaan Chan

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Labels are unnecessary

Posted on November 11, 2015 by Meisaan Chan

If something is truly good God is there © Meisaan Chan

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