faith
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I Belong
"But what do you believe?" I don't believe.I belong. Test and image © 2011 by Dirk deVries. All rights reserved. Continue reading
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The Shore of the World
As a childI stood on the shore of the worldwatching the waves wash toward me–rhythmic, relentless, faithful. I was in love with somethingI had not yet seenbut certaintly touched, or, perhaps, it touched me. Text and image © 2011 by… Continue reading
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Right or Real?
The belief that I am right separates me from others. The knowledge that I am real draws me closer. Text and image © 2011 by Dirk deVries. All rights reserved. Continue reading
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The Great Evolver
We are evolutionary beings, living in an evolutionary world. Doesn't it make sense that our faith will evolve too…not just my faith, but also the faith? And doesn't it make sense that this reflects the nature of the Creator, who… Continue reading
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Because God Is God
Draw close to God because God is God. Don't do it because you fear God. Don't do it to please God. Don't do it to appease God. Do it simply because you delight in God, find joy in God, wonder… Continue reading
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Happy Year That Is New
New year; new design. I began blogging on August 31, 2009, with the hope of posting both text and a photo every day. So far, I've accomplished that, and I'm grateful. It's been four months of sacred play. I'm grateful that… Continue reading
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An Unfinished Life
"Each of us leaves an unfinished life," says poet Mary Oliver. It is possible not to? Is it possible to live so fully, so richly, so completely that you exit exhaling, "That's it, then, once this mug goes back in… Continue reading
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Jingle Bells
I have this memory of a church Christmas party when I was a child. The kids were invited to call out carols they wanted to sing. One boy shouted, "Jingle Bells." There was this moment of awkward silence, after which… Continue reading
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Christmas Greetings
"May you allow room for God to speak this holiday season." "May you draw close to God–and God draw close to you–this Christmas." My final Christmas card had been sent when I discovered these two lines in an old journal… Continue reading