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by Joanne M. Swenson (Author)

In Eight Trails, Rev. Joanne M. Swenson invites readers on a journey through the wilderness trails of life, using religious belief as a map. The book draws from the true story of the Kim family, who became lost in the Oregon wilderness due to a misread map, a parallel to those who navigate their lives without clear direction. Swenson argues that religious faith--especially Christianity--offers tested maps for life's biggest challenges--eight trails we all must face. For those who once embraced religion but now feel adrift, Eight Trails challenges the assumption that faith is outdated or irrelevant. Swenson presents religious stories and doctrines not as rigid, supernatural dictates but as dynamic guides for ethical and purposeful living. And for those who are religious but now questioning their beliefs, Eight Trails offers a perspective that values faith not for its dogmatic precision but for its transformative power. It invites those wrestling with doubt to test religious "maps"--asking not "Is this literally true?" but "Does this guide me well?" In a world of competing worldviews, Eight Trails provides a compelling case for rediscovering religion's deep symbols, rituals, and stories as profound maps for life's uncertain paths.

Author Biography

Joanne M. Swenson is an independent scholar, retired minister, and professional advisor to young people preparing for college. She holds three degrees from Harvard University, including a doctorate in theology. As an author and blogger, she has long focused on the aesthetic dimensions of religious symbols and their power to shape our lives. A resident of Bend, Oregon, she routinely explores its wilderness areas and considers no hike complete without getting lost.

Number of Pages: 106
Dimensions: 0.31 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN
Publication Date: November 04, 2025
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by Joanne M. Swenson (Author)

In Eight Trails, Rev. Joanne M. Swenson invites readers on a journey through the wilderness trails of life, using religious belief as a map. The book draws from the true story of the Kim family, who became lost in the Oregon wilderness due to a misread map, a parallel to those who navigate their lives without clear direction. Swenson argues that religious faith--especially Christianity--offers tested maps for life's biggest challenges--eight trails we all must face. For those who once embraced religion but now feel adrift, Eight Trails challenges the assumption that faith is outdated or irrelevant. Swenson presents religious stories and doctrines not as rigid, supernatural dictates but as dynamic guides for ethical and purposeful living. And for those who are religious but now questioning their beliefs, Eight Trails offers a perspective that values faith not for its dogmatic precision but for its transformative power. It invites those wrestling with doubt to test religious "maps"--asking not "Is this literally true?" but "Does this guide me well?" In a world of competing worldviews, Eight Trails provides a compelling case for rediscovering religion's deep symbols, rituals, and stories as profound maps for life's uncertain paths.

Author Biography

Joanne M. Swenson is an independent scholar, retired minister, and professional advisor to young people preparing for college. She holds three degrees from Harvard University, including a doctorate in theology. As an author and blogger, she has long focused on the aesthetic dimensions of religious symbols and their power to shape our lives. A resident of Bend, Oregon, she routinely explores its wilderness areas and considers no hike complete without getting lost.

Number of Pages: 106
Dimensions: 0.31 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN
Publication Date: November 04, 2025

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Eight Trails - Hardcover

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Eight Trails - Hardcover

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