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Advent 10
"Open your eyes," Jesus says,which means that some of uschoose blindness. "Join the company of the open hearts,the unafraid, the welcoming!" Text and image © 2011 by Dirk deVries. All rights reserved. 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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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