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Fault Lines
We all have fault lines– hidden veins of weakness, those places where, when stressed, we are most likely to crack. Patch them with holy spackle: bread and wine, exchanged embraces, stillness. Text and… Continue reading
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Living Halfly
Whether in a community of faith,a circle of friendsor a partnership with one,we all need a safe space to be authentic, to speak our truth, to reveal our emotions. Until this happens,we live halfly. When this happens–when… Continue reading
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On to Celebration
Now is the time for celebration–yes, we have experienced loss,but we are not diminished. We have joined unsteady handsand pulled each other through. If not stronger, we are wiser,having found life in death,hope in sadness,God in one another. Yes,now it… Continue reading
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The Box
He built a small, glass cube,each side 8" x 8",and neatly sealed the edgeswith clear siliconecarefully squeezedfrom a white tube. So the top could serve as a lid,he searched onlineuntil he foundsimple, sterling-silver hingesand a matching sterling latchwith a sterling… Continue reading
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At the Gates
Finally,standing at the pearly gates–well, actually more like brushed nickel–I see God approaching from the other side,carrying a branding iron. "Next,"says Peter,not even looking up from his iPad spreadsheet. I'm next,but I look around;maybe I should let the lady behind… Continue reading
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What I Need from You
Hey, Omar, my bartender:Share with me your wisdom. Hey, Isabel, assembling my burger:What has life taught you? Hey, Muhammad, my cabbie: What of your former lifemight illuminate mine? Hey, boss:If you were to mentor me,what guidance would you offer? Every one… Continue reading
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The Elephant
Yes,there may bean elephant in the room,but there are other animals in this zoo,each with it's own power, beauty, grace… Toss that elephanta peanut or two,and let's dance and laughwith the peacock, the gazelle and the kangaroo. Text and image ©… Continue reading
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Today, Online
Today,online,I searched for a wePhone,a wePadand a wePod.<sigh> Text and image © 2011 by Dirk deVries. All rights reserved. Continue reading