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10 years ago, today…
Thanks to those who celebrated our marriage with us on that Saturday in Montreat, NC on June 5, 1999. Thanks to those who have encouraged and supported Maggie and me in our marriage over the past 10 years. And thanks to my bride and best friend. My gratitude to you is best expressed in person.
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the american patriot’s bible
I’ve been following an intriguing series of reviews of the recently released American Patriot’s Bible over at Out of Ur. Greg Boyd’s reviews (part one and part two) and the response today by the book’s editor, Richard G. Lee, have been particularly interesting in light of the comments from my question about preaching and Memorial…
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foster parenting
Maggie and I have been enjoying our wonderfully sureal weekend with our new foster son. Because there are still some legal issues, I’m not able to share many details (or photos) at this time. We’re hopeful that by mid-May these issues will be resolved and we will become this beautiful child’s parents. I wish there…
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happy saturday: the day we meet our foster son
In a few minutes we drive to the adoption agency to meet our foster son. If all goes well, he will be coming home with us this afternoon. And if all continues to go well over the next month, he will become our adopted son. Crazy, exciting stuff. Here is the playlist for the drive…
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the three sad days have quickly sped…
The strife is over, the battle done, now is the victor’s triumph won. O let the song of praise be sung: Alleluia! The three sad days have quickly sped, He rises glorious from the dead. All glory to our risen Head! Alleluia! Jesus Christ is risen! He is risen, indeed! Adapted from a 17th century…
David W. Swanson 