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an advent question
Yesterday was the first Sunday in Advent which, depending on your tradition, may or may not be a big deal. How do you commemorate Advent? Many churches have special liturgy (prayers and Scripture readings) this time of year. New Community will be updating our Advent page each Sunday with prayers and readings. In recent years…
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writing about films
A few weeks ago, on a post reviewing Allah Made Me Funny, Edgar left this comment: I’d like to see a post about the process you go through for reviewing films. What are your top… tips for reviewing a film. How do you enjoy a movie while taking notes? How do you take notes? how…
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black friday and buy nothing day
This afternoon Maggie and I are making the familiar drive to Mason City, Iowa to spend the Thanksgiving weekend with family. Tomorrow I’ll attempt a from-scratch pumpkin pie (any suggestions?) and we’ll cook the turkey we reserved a couple of months ago at the Green City Market. I’m curious whether our grass-fed bird will taste…
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sanctuary covenant church, sacramento
Just over a week ago I got to visit and preach at Sanctuary Covenant Church in Sacramento. Last January my parents moved from Idaho to Sacramento for my dad to take the associate pastor position of this church. Sanctuary is a fairly young church plant that seemed to be made up mostly of young individuals…
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happy saturday: fleet foxes
La Blogotheque has this lovely video of the Fleet Foxes doing their thing in a French warehouse. Enjoy.
David W. Swanson
Pastor and Author
David W. Swanson 