Sabbath
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To Write
When you write,hold the pen lightly. Let it dance across the page. It looks to youfor neither destination nor purpose.It knows the steps. Just let it dance… Text and image © 2012 by Dirk deVries. All rights reserved. Continue reading
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The Rhythm of Rest
God rested God's selfand it was good. We are called to the same. God exhaledand was refreshed. We are called to the same. God took delight,smiled and surveyed the fruit. We are called to… Continue reading
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And God Created Rest
One Jewish traditionsuggests that God,on the seventh day,didn't collapse of exhaustionand say, "That's it;six days and I need a break,"but rather,on the seventh day,still generative, still spinning forth,created tranquility, serenity, peace and repose. Having finished with spaceGod turned God's attention… Continue reading
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Advent 14
Like Scrooge's trinity of ghosts,the Beloved takes my handand flies me skywardamong dark Winter's stars,beyond my sapped vision,beyond this succession of pea-sized moments,beyond my desk of dust and yellowing paper, endless analysis and digitized disorder…and for one brief momentreveals… Continue reading
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Day of Rest
A headline in last weekend's Denver Post read, "Day of Rest Good for Soul, Even to the Nonreligious." Turns out the constant flow of information and our endless busyness is actually making us sick, physically, emotionally and mentally. It interferes… Continue reading
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Organized Religion, Part 3
"I don't believe in organized religion,"she said,moving a load of damp towelsfrom a washer to a nearby dryer. "That's why I like my church,"he said, struggling to match still-warm socks."It's less about organizing,and more about embracing." Text and image ©… Continue reading
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Organized Religion, Part 2
"I don't believe in organized religion,"she said,as they shared a glass of winein a quiet corner of the restaurant. "Oxymoron," he grunted,"like an organized Congress,or an organized business,or an organized military.Human institutions can't be organized." Text and image © 2011 by… Continue reading
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Organized Religion, Part 1
"I don't believe in organized religion," he said,as they bounced beside each otheron the airport shuttle. "Oh, sweetie–c'mon down to our church:we are dis-organized religionat its finest!" Text and image © 2011 by Dirk deVries. All rights reserved. Continue reading
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Sabbath
We all need Sabbath:recovery, reconnection, reconstruction.Our vocations inflate like balloonsnear to bursting.Our avocationsevolve into obligations.Social media demandsinstant responsiveness.We are not built for this. Stop. For a day, or two hours, or just 15 minutes…for God's sake,for your sake,for the sake… Continue reading