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acts of faith
I have tended to be unimpressed with anything bearing the “interfaith” label. My limited experience with dialogues and meetings between those of different religious traditions hasn’t been real impressive. Remaining unoffensive often seems to be the unstated point of these conversations. Additionally, the ecumenical tone is often condescending, as if those who affirm their religion’s…
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back from vacation
We arrived home late last night (thanks Jason for the Midway pick up) from our vacation and family reunion in California. A few highlights: Introducing Eliot to more of his extended family. Picking 10 lbs of fresh strawberries in view of the Pacific Ocean. Banana slugs. Preaching at Sierra Bible Church. Canoeing on a mountain…
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on holiday
Today we begin our family vacation in California. Coincidentally, Signs of Life has also decided a vacation is in order.* So while Maggie, Eliot, and I enjoy our extended family on the Pacific coast, the blog will be doing whatever blogs do on vacation. The Gospel & Culture Conference went really well this weekend and…
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this weekend: christianity and consumerism
I’ve mentioned The Gospel and Culture Conference here a few times, but it’s worth pointing out again. The conference begins this Friday evening, includes a picnic and session on Saturday evening, and wraps up on Sunday morning. This is New Community’s first attempt at something like this, and I’m glad that Skye Jethani will be…
David W. Swanson
Pastor and Author
David W. Swanson 