Category Archives: Scripture riff

What this is about

Posted on July 28, 2020 by Meisaan Chan

This is not about reciprocity.This is about love. © Meisaan Chan

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Parable of the devout queen and her advisers

Posted on July 27, 2020 by Meisaan Chan

There once was a devout queen who, every day, went out into the village and gave a villager a chest of gold coins. Her advisers were distraught. “Your Highness,” they said, “If you continue to do this, you will give … Continue reading →

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The resting place of tranquil repose

Posted on July 24, 2020 by Meisaan Chan

The chaos pushes deep and broadbut I am deeper and broader, says the Lord;to find the resting place of tranquil reposego to the deepergo to the broader © Meisaan Chan

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The darker it gets

Posted on July 21, 2020 by Meisaan Chan

The darker it getsthe louder we must laughto ward off the night Laugh like you’ve already wonbecause if they haven’t defeated your spirityou have © Meisaan Chan

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Expand your horizons

Posted on July 20, 2020 by Meisaan Chan

Expand your horizons, says the Lord,push beyond the stars and you will findthe beyond-horizons and the beyond-stars;you will find the expanse © Meisaan Chan

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Holey lessons

Posted on July 17, 2020 by Meisaan Chan

You are learning to avoid your holes– not all of them, not yet, but some –and even avoiding these “some” has increased your walk:You are walking faster, farther, with less fatigue © Meisaan Chan

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Holey smugness

Posted on July 16, 2020 by Meisaan Chan

When you encounter a hole you always fall intoWalk around it!For walking into a hole will always resultin your being stuck in a holethere is no other result Do not be smug that you are avoiding your holesfor new holes … Continue reading →

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Portals to God

Posted on July 15, 2020 by Meisaan Chan

Portals to God are everywhere:Some, in a yellow tulip, others in a ritualBut careful: While ritual can open the doorit also can close it © Meisaan Chan

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It would be so much easier to run away

Posted on July 14, 2020 by Meisaan Chan

It would be so much easier to run awaybut love that is committed to easyis not love © Meisaan Chan

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The request

Posted on July 13, 2020 by Meisaan Chan

Strengthen and weaken me, O Lordyou are my only source © Meisaan Chan

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