arrogance

  • A Mosque in Tennessee

    I was talking with Jesus this morning,and he seemed a bit out of sorts–a touch cranky, even. "What's going on?"I asked. "Oh, it's those Baptists in Tennessee,the ones across from the new mosque.They are totally not getting it,not listening to… Continue reading

  • Time to Listen

    Gosh,we talk a lot about Jesus!Maybe it's time we shut upand listened to him? "When you welcome the least of these,you welcome me…" Text and image © 2012 by Dirk deVries. All rights reserved. Continue reading

  • It’s Easier

    It's easier to say, "I'm superior,"than to say, "I'm afraid." Text and image © 2012 by Dirk deVries. All rights reserved. Continue reading

  • The Normal Trajectory of Maturity

    The normal trajectory of maturitymoves us from ego and pride of intellectto gentle yielding to the opinions and judgments of others. I'm moving slowly along that trajectory,but embarrassed by how often my imperiousness blocks my forward journey. Arrogance.Moral superiority. I am so… Continue reading