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Christianity in the Middle East: Collateral Damage?
Back in 2008 I linked to David Aikman’s commentary in Christianity Today, “Suffocating the Faithful”, about the massive migration of Christians from Iraq as a result of the US invasion. A few days ago Doonsebury picked up the same theme and a recent Pew study on global Christianity notes that, “Although Christianity began in [the…
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5 Favorite Books in 2011
I read a few books in 2011 and, as in past years (2007, 2008, 2009, 2010), I have somewhat haphazardly chosen five favorites. How about you? What books most impacted how you think and live this year? ——————– The Pastor, Eugene Peterson. In recent years Eugene Peterson has become, entirely through his many books, one…
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Endurance in Christmas Time
The Christmas album I’ve listened to the most this year comes from Hymns from Nineveh, the project of Danish musician Jonas Petersen. Unlike so much Christmas music, there is nothing precious about Endurance in Christmas Time; these are songs of exile and longing, with occasional whimsy and celebration. I know there’s only a few day’s…
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Christian Saints vs. Cultural Celebrities
My latest article for Leadership Journal has been posted. Earlier this year, on October 5th, an influential and visionary leader died. His life forever changed the American experience, and his legacy will be felt for generations to come. An ability to see a future many thought impossible marked his work even as he inspired others…
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Christian Seasons Calendar
The Christian Seasons Calendar is now being offered with free shipping. When ours arrived a couple of weeks ago, at the beginning of Advent, we spent a few minutes looking through the beautiful artwork that will mark the church calendar for us this coming year. I love the idea behind this calendar and recommend it…
David W. Swanson
Pastor and Author
David W. Swanson 