"Blogger" n. Someone with nothing to say writing for someone with nothing to do. This is the blog of Eric Swanson containing the developing thoughts and reflections on the externally focused church, the kingdom of God and what I see God doing in the world, in my life and the life of my family and friends. I also occassionally throw in a little commentary on good restaurants I like along with a few pictures.
posted by Eric Swanson @ 4:37 AM
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Eric has been married to Liz since 1977. They have three children. Son Andy and his wife Natalie live in East Asia and are proud parents of their baby daughter, Jenda Zoe (b. 12/18/06). Son Jeff returned February, 2005,from serving our country in Baghdad with the 126th MP Company for one year. Jeff and his wife, Ashlie, have one baby boy (b. 9/8/05), Gentry David. They are both in their last year at the University of Colorado. Daughter Kacey was married to Erik Olson on May 27, 2006. Erik works and Kacey will graduate from University of Northern Colorado in December. Eric and Liz served with Campus Crusade for 25 years before Eric joined Tango as Director of Charitable Investing. He is the co-author of "The Externally Focused Church," "Living a Life on Loan," and has written several published articles on churches that are serving their community. In partnership with Leadership Network (www.leadnet.org) Eric serves as a Leadership Community Director for Externally Focused Churches. In June of 2007 he received his Doctor of Ministry degree from Bakke Graduate University (bgu.edu).
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Eric,
Thanks for the mini vacation. Florence is my favorite city in Italy. I had an encounter with the Holy Spirit at a monastery not too far from the duomo. It’s located at the church just adjacent to the Academia (home of the David statue). Anyway, the monastery was home to Fra Angelico. He painted probably the most famous version of “The Annunciation of the Virgin”. It’s painted right there on the wall as you mount the top of the stairs in the monk’s quarters. Priceless. If you have the time and a car, stop in the Tourist center and grab a map of the "Agritourismo", an agricultural driving tour through the back roads with great views, great food and incredibly warm people. We took it as far south as Orvieto, stopping off at Civita Bagnoreggio, a tiny town of 12 people on a hilltop that requires you to cross the canyon on a foot bridge to get there. Best bruschetta in central Italy made with local tomatoes and olive oil on rustic bread. Enjoy!
Lynne McCauley, Northview Christian Life
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