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From Larry Vaughan's blog

This short essay is a perfect example of why I love Larry Vaughan's writing. Keep reading because you are in for a BIG surprise. This piece is not about what you think it's about.
...............Real Live Preacher

DWM, 44, loves reading, writing, and taking long walks in the rain. I enjoy deep conversation and music that matters. I’m tired of the head games, so if you’re into that sort of thing, just keep walking. I’ve been burned before so I’m a little gun-shy. I’m interested in a long-term relationship but I want to go slow. Let’s be friends first and see where that takes us. One of my pet peeves is people that try to hide their flaws. I’ve got no patience for pretenders. Don’t hide it or dress it up. Just let it breathe.

I’m not a fan of the Class System. Arrogance annoys me. If you think you’re better than others, please don’t reply. If you do something nice for someone and don’t tell anybody, you’re on the right track.

I prefer picnics to palaces. Bikes to BMWs. Inner strength and quiet confidence turn me on.

Politically I’m a little complicated. Al Sharpton and James Dobson both piss me off. I’m part capitalist, part socialist.

So who would I consider to be my ideal match?

I’m looking for inventive thought with deep roots. Someone who doesn’t take themselves too seriously. But someone who is serious about things that matter.

You should know why you believe what you believe. And above all things, your passion should be dripping out of your pores. Apathy is not sexy.

Are you a risk taker? Now that’s sexy! I’m not talking about skydiving. I’m talking about being extravagant with your emotions and your heart.

So tell me a little about yourself. What kind of church are you? Why do you exist? Do you even know? I know you meet together weekly. But why? Are you there to assuage each other’s guilt? Maybe compare outfits? Garner political favor? Maybe it is just habit?

I’ve been in relationships with churches before. Deep, serious relationships. Most have ended badly (my fault). I’m not looking to rekindle old flames. I’m also not looking for mega-anything, opulence, bigotry, snakes, oil, or brand loyalty.

But I have been thinking about getting “out there” again. You know, back in the saddle. Not like I was before. Before, people paid me to love them. A Gigolo for Jesus. Never again. But I do miss belonging. Being in a relationship. With believers. On some organizational scale.

This is how some single people find dates, isn’t it? Well, I’m ecumenically single. Congregationally celibate. Looking for a little pew love.

One more thing: Sometimes when I pray I use bad words. Sometimes. I hope that doesn’t turn you off.

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