Tag Archives: light

Tending to the light

Posted on April 1, 2019 by Meisaan Chan

The depths of darkness make of utmost importance how I tend to the light © Meisaan Chan

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Do not companion the chaos

Posted on March 22, 2019 by Meisaan Chan

It will get worse, says the Lord: Walk with me, do not companion the chaos © Meisaan Chan

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Darkness in Michigan

Posted on February 15, 2019 by Meisaan Chan

The thickness of the Lord is upon us when the lights go out not a shadow to be seen © Meisaan Chan

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Touching proof

Posted on March 8, 2018 by Meisaan Chan

I make things beautiful, says the Lord; from the morass, music from the chaos, light – look for the beauty, my delicate fingerprint, proof that yes, yes: I have touched © Meisaan Chan

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The gentle call and response

Posted on August 21, 2017 by Meisaan Chan

Gently you call to me as the night settles in and the dawn a distant friend; I switch on the lamp and under the golden glow write these words, the gentle responding © Meisaan Chan

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Opening door, glowing light

Posted on June 22, 2017 by Meisaan Chan

Opening door, glowing light joy and sorrow enmeshed as I leave the old behind © Meisaan Chan

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Crashing waves, rising mist

Posted on February 17, 2017 by Meisaan Chan

Crashing waves, rising mist rushing, dense freedom wordless unity: heart beating beneath you, lungs pumping, legs propelling you both through the glowing mist © Meisaan Chan   (Photo credit: National Geographic)

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You’re not always going to get what you want

Posted on February 13, 2017 by Meisaan Chan

You’re not always going to get what you want – and for this, the weak shatter and for this, the strong return to me © Meisaan Chan

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Sanctuaries within sanctuaries

Posted on January 27, 2017 by Meisaan Chan

The tiny church nestled in mountains and drenched in falling light sanctuaries within sanctuaries © Meisaan Chan (Photo credit: National Geographic)  

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The answer

Posted on January 19, 2017 by Meisaan Chan

“God, what is happening?” I ask. “Remember your anchor,” God says. “But what is happening?” I ask. “Remember your anchor,” God says. © Meisaan Chan

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