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David W. Swanson

Pastor and Author

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  • Resources
    • Plundered
    • Rediscipling the White Church
    • Seminary Now Course
  • Is conversation a lost art?

    Is it possible to have a conversation with someone who is unable or unwilling to acknowledge that your perspective on the issue- though completely different than his own- may have elements of truth to it?  To put it another way: Is it worth the effort to converse with a person who is convinced she has…

    David Swanson

    February 9, 2010
    theology
  • The Book of Eli

    I saw The Book of Eli while in Denver last week and  posted some thoughts over at rednoW. “What does he know?” This is, throughout the ravaged landscape of The Book of Eli, the unavoidable question we ask of the title character. Denzel Washington plays Eli, a wanderer both desperate and serene, who trudges slowly…

    David Swanson

    February 3, 2010
    uncategorized
    rednow, The Book of Eli
  • New Community Coveant Church: Bronzeville

    It’s been a while since I’ve posted an update about our church planting efforts in Bronzeville.  We’re now less than a week from our first preview service and the excitement and to-do list are rapidly increasing.  Last night we spent some time walking and praying through Drake Elementary School where we’ll be holding our Sunday…

    David Swanson

    February 1, 2010
    uncategorized
    bronzeville, new community covenant church
  • Bright-Sided

    A review I wrote for Christianity Today of Barbara Ehrenreich’s latest, Bright-Sided, is now available online.  I thoroughly enjoyed this book  and have been impressed with how it’s affected how I view such a pervasive element of American culture. On a recent fall day in Texas, a large crowd gathered for the well-known Get Motivated!…

    David Swanson

    January 29, 2010
    book, book reviews
    barbara ehrenriech, bright-sided
  • Photos from Glen Eyrie

    A few photos from the first few days at Glen Eyrie just outside Colorado Springs.  The first two are views from outside our lodge and the second two are from the Air Force Academy Cadet Chapel. It’s been a good few days, despite seriously missing family back home.  This is a beautiful area and while…

    David Swanson

    January 23, 2010
    photos, travel
    Glen Eyrie
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