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west to iowa
Maggie and I are driving to Mason City, Iowa after lunch tomorrow to spend the Memorial Day weekend with some of my family. I’m not sure either of us could have told you anything about Iowa when we moved to Illinois 7 years ago. OK, so I still couldn’t tell you much. But we do…
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the pcc volunteer celebration is coming together
Yesterday I stopped by Brian’s studio to pick up 10 of the 12 displays he is putting together for the annual Volunteer Celebration. They look amazing. In fact, they look so good that I set them up in the staff lounge so the other staff folks could ooh and ah over them. “What are these…
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Jesus VS. Christians Video
The folks over at The Orchard Church in Aurora posted this the other day. I think those of us within the church are slowly coming to understand something those outside the church have known for awhile: Jesus has a great reputation in our communities. Christians don’t. Take a look.
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ray’s random thoughts: virginia tech
Friends, It’s been a little more than a week since the shootings at Virginia Tech. As the initial shock of this devastating news begins to wear off, we’re left sorting out the long-term ramifications of a tragedy on this scale. One sure thing this event accomplishes, it reveals the existence of lost and hurting souls.…
David W. Swanson
Pastor and Author
David W. Swanson 