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Advent 2
Ah, those pearly gates:when you stand in the scanner,hands forming a triangle over your head,St. Peter won't be checkingfor circumcision,a membership card,or any belief in particular,but signs of being-like-Christ:kindness,justice,and a heart so broken,there's room enough to drive a whole tuckload… Continue reading
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Advent 1
I hear the blareof ancient, dented, tarnished trumpets:judgment day? Am I ready? "Relax," says God,"These mothballed tootersannounce reconciliation (not punishment),healing (not diagnosis),transformation (not exposure),a massive promotion (not downsizing).These honks haul y'all heavenward." With a grin as wide as all creationand… Continue reading
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Escape Pod
She lived a life of preparation–righteously aloof,never stepping on cracks,gripping purity,talons sunk deep into the Word,over-atoning for the occasional slip-up. She built her escape podjust large enough for one(well, two perhaps, if you include Jesus–small enough to fit in the… Continue reading
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Isolation
The isolation we thinksaves us from hellis, in fact,creating it. Text and image © 2011 by Dirk deVries. All rights reserved. Continue reading
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I’ve Gotta Home in Gloryland
My mother(clean and uprightin a white nightgownbleached whiter by chill florescent lights)is unable to recall my name,yet suddenly belts out"I've gotta home in Glorylandthat outshines the sun…"in a voice so clear and strong,it echoes down the green corridor,through the empty cafeteria,and… Continue reading
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The Mystics
The mystics of all faithsunderstood (and understand)one simple truth: beyond creeds,beyond dogma,all are one,we share the same journey;we gather at the same table,we sip wine poured without restraintby the Host without favorites. Text and image © 2011 by Dirk deVries.… Continue reading