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5 favorite books of 2008
Like last year’s list, I’ll keep this short and sweet with no attempt to rank my short list. I humbly submit that each of these books is worth your time. In some small way each of these authors changed how I think or live through their writing; this list is my small attempt at thanking…
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gaza attacks
Pilgrim Without a Shrine has some analysis and reaction to the recent violence in Gaza: Olmert’s appeal to the citizens of Gaza might seem reasonable on the face of it – after all they elected Hamas, presumably the citiznery could do something about it. But, really? When have you or I ever really held sway…
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urban exile: will compassion survive this season?
Leadership Journal published my monthly article in their newsletter this month which meant that only an excerpt appeared on the Out of Ur blog. Hopefully enough time has passed for me to legitimately post the article in its entirety here. Urban Exile: Will Compassion Survive This Season? This Christmas the failing economy will test our…
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the slip by wendell berry
Last month I spent some time compiling Advent readings and prayers. Each week during Advent we’ve posted a new set of these prayers and readings on the New Community website. This week’s reading is a Wendell Berry poem, The Slip. The river takes the land, and leaves nothing. Where the great slip gave way in…
David W. Swanson
Pastor and Author
David W. Swanson 