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“…the question of revolution…”
The priority agenda for Jesus, and for many of us, is not mortality or anxiety, but unrighteousness, injustice. The need is not for consolation or acceptance but for a new order in which men may live together in love. In his time, therefore, as in ours, is the question of revolution, the judgement of God…
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The Water Project
As we’ve done in the past this Christmas my extended family is forgoing Christmas gifts in favor of donations to The Water Project. As I explained last year, my own motivations are not entirely pure. Care to join us? A few dollars will help us reach the goal of constructing a much-needed well in Sierra…
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Ribs at the Rendezvous
During our Thanksgiving trip to visit Maggie’s family in Tennessee we made the drive into Memphis to introduce Eliot to my favorite ribs, expertly prepared at the legendary Rendezvous. He made his daddy proud.
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The King Jesus Gospel
Scot McKnight’s latest book, The King Jesus Gospel, has already been sufficiently reviewed and debated in print and online. Of interest to many (and consternation to some) is the definition at the center of the book: “The gospel, I am arguing, is declaring the Story of Israel as resolved in the Story of Jesus.” The…
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Advent
Doug designed another beautiful banner for our church, this one for Advent which begins next Sunday, November 27. We’ve put together some Advent readings and prayers on our website that are worth checking out. I also made the case for entering intentionally into this season in our latest church newsletter.
David W. Swanson
Pastor and Author
David W. Swanson 