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On the Illusion of an Angry God
Jesus tells us,"Love unconditionally." Why would we imagine God does not? Jesus tells us,"Forgive seventy times seven." Why would we imagine God does not? Jesus tells us,"Love your enemies." Why would we imagine God does not? I… Continue reading
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Confrontation
He ranted.I listened.Something clicked: He feels these feelings. He believes these beliefs. He thinks these thoughts. They are his, not mine. That is him, over there. Over there seethes anger, drama, ego. … Continue reading
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Christmas, Day 11 (The Demented Cyclists)
Get out of the way,and the way becomes clear. We are our own roadblocks. Your anger approaches—get out of its wayand let it pass! Your anxiety encroaches—get out of its wayand let it pass! Your unkindess reproaches—get out of its… Continue reading
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Your Thoughts
A constant parade of thoughts–your thoughts–passses by your front porch: anxious thoughts, angry thoughts, fearful thoughts… You nod to some,wave to others,but you do not have to invite them in. Let them grumble on without you. Text and image © 2012 by Dirk… Continue reading
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The Portal
Every time you become awareof your anger,your tension,your disconnection,your frustration,that awarenessopens a portalthrough which you can stepto embrace peace. It's a tap on the shoulder;it's a voice whispering in your ear,"Hey, what's going on here?Is this really what you want?"… Continue reading
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If You Seek
If you seek a God of vengeance and violence,you will find your God in the Bible.If you seek a God of compassion and love,you will find your God in the Bible.In fact,the history of Christianitytells the story of the battlebetween… Continue reading
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All Anger Comes from Fear
A long time ago, someone I trust and love said to me "All anger comes from fear." That made me angry. Or rather, my response to what she said was to feel angry and defensive: "But my anger is justified.… Continue reading
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Righteous Anger?
There's no such thing as "righteous anger." Anger destroys your clarity of vision. Angry people aren't elders or wise leaders, because what they give is anger, not insight or compassion. Yes, it's healthy to identify the injustices of the world.… Continue reading