Lake Tahoe
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The Courage of the Seed
"You only need," the angel said,"the courage of the seedto become divine." "The courage of the seed?"I asked. "The seed knows not what it will become,needs only welcome moisture and warmthto grow into itself–you need only surrenderto become mighty." Text… Continue reading
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Conquered by Love
I want love to winthe conflict that wages within,the conflicts that rage without. I want to be vanquished by love. I want to see the love of God everywhere. Text and image © 2011 by Dirk deVries. All rights reserved. Continue reading
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The Cloak of Cultural Convention
Christians have alwayswrapped themselvesin the cloak of cultural convention: When the culture wore the coat of slavery,the church wore the coat of slavery. When the culture wore the coat of segregation,the church wore the coat of segregation. When the culture… Continue reading
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What Have You Been Doing?
What have you been doing all day? Trying to find meaning.Seeking to settle.Searching out words and images that capture one moment's truth– one simple insight– one fleeting, tenuous slip of something to hold before it escapes, … Continue reading
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Somewhere Beyond
Somewhere beyondthe limits of mind and belieflies the Ocean of Mysteries.Travel there,and when you arrive,lean over the railingand open the handthat holds the pearlof inestimable value.Watch it disappearinto the dark water. Are you this Ocean of Mysteries?Or are you the… Continue reading
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Creator Spirit
Creator Spirit,in this moment,present with you,help me to be. Text and image © 2010 by Dirk deVries. All rights reserved. Continue reading