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50 ideas for Connectionin a Disconnected Age

C. Christopher Smith

EnglewoodReview.orgIndianapolis

© 2010, C. Christopher Smith.All Rights Reserved.Published in e-book format, January 2010.This work may not be distributed in any form, electronicor printed without the written permission of thepublisher.

Scripture quotations are from

New Revised Standard Version Bible

, © 1989National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America.Used by permission. All rights reserved.Cover design and tree painting by Brent Aldrich.Photos by Brent Aldrich, Chris Smith and Jeni Newswanger Smith.

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Thanks to all who contributed to this book, especially my brothers and sistersat Englewood Christian Church. This book is rooted in our experience of lifetogether as a church community. Thanks also to all my friends who on suchshort notice read early drafts and provided thorough feedback.