Tag Archives: doubt

Halfway trust

Posted on December 5, 2017 by Meisaan Chan

If I am your refuge then you can take down your walls If I am your defender then you can put away your sword If I am your help then you can put back your tools – Why do you … Continue reading →

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Jump out

Posted on February 14, 2017 by Meisaan Chan

On one side, the cliff: On the other side, the abyss: Go! Jump out! Die! Then tell the world what you saw © Meisaan Chan

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Bone-dead dry

Posted on July 20, 2016 by Meisaan Chan

Bone-dead dry eyes weary, withered: where, O God, are you? © Meisaan Chan

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You can turn around at any time

Posted on May 18, 2016 by Meisaan Chan

You can turn around at any time and wait for us on the shore but then you will not fall into the glowing sun or feel your heart lift, impossibly © Meisaan Chan (Photo Credit: National Geographic)

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Wrestle with me, says the Lord

Posted on January 22, 2016 by Meisaan Chan

Wrestle with me, says the Lord come into the ring show me your best moves take it out on me © Meisaan Chan

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Touching the hem

Posted on July 29, 2015 by Meisaan Chan

Reaching out and being healed still requires the outstretched arm and the faith that stretching can lead to healing © Meisaan Chan

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Belief is a cobblestone path

Posted on May 28, 2015 by Meisaan Chan

Belief is a cobblestone path pocked and winding, with many stones missing but still headed toward the center © Meisaan Chan

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On trust

Posted on February 27, 2015 by Meisaan Chan

Sometimes it’s hard to trust the light that it’s enough, that it’ll stay so I insist on using my tiny flashlight, my way – no matter: the light keeps on shining © Meisaan Chan (Photo credit: National Geographic)

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Invitation

Posted on January 23, 2015 by Meisaan Chan

“Let’s go on an adventure,” God says. “To where? To do what?” I ask. “My dear,” God says, “you just missed the point.” © Meisaan Chan    

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