scripture
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The Prophets
See that manlying crushed beside the road?He was a prophet,run over by someonetoo terrified to hearhis words of liberation. See that womanstrung up on the fence?She was a prophet;they used her rainbow ribbonsof equality and unityto bind her to the… Continue reading
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Wisdom
Solomon, Buddha, Muhammad, Christ–we look to you for sound advice.And what recommendation are you quick to give?"From each heart alone, one learns to live." Text and image © 2012 by Dirk deVries. All rights reserved. Continue reading
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John 16:12-13a, Part 2
Peter hauled him aside:"That thing you said,about there being so much more you could teach us–about God,about life…" "Each people, each timewill have its own learning," he responded,"its own slow steps in the kingdom. "I have talked to you of… Continue reading
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When Reading Sacred Stories
We in the West(as in Europe and North America),when reading sacred stories(from our traditionand those of others),tend to ask,"Did this really happen?" A more helpful response?"It's happening now." Text and image © 2012 by Dirk deVries. All rights reserved. Continue reading