David W. Swanson

easter from different angles: 8

Unless any more submissions trickle it, tomorrow will be the last entry in this Easter series. Today’s thoughts come from my friend Laura. Laura has been a friend to Maggie and I for a few years. She was a part of our small group in all its various incarnations. Laura is a teacher, an avid…

David Swanson

April 2, 2008

stories

easter from different angles: 7

I met Steve Sherwood at the Sundance Film Festival last winter. Steve is a long time Young Life guy who now teaches at George Fox University in way-too-beautiful Oregon. Steve is also a fellow contributor to rednoW.com. Here’s his take on the question, “Why does Easter matter to you?” “Death where is your victory? Death…

David Swanson

April 1, 2008

stories

jesus for president

The book I’ve spent the most time with over the past month is Jesus for President, by Shane Claiborne and Chris Haw. My friend Skye sent me the advanced copy for me to review for Leadership. I then heard Shane speak at NPC and got to interview both Shane and Chris on the phone a…

David Swanson

March 31, 2008

book, culture, justice

easter from different angles: 6

The next friend to answer the question, “Why does Easter matter to you?” is another college friend. Shane Sullards is the owner of Lapdog Inc, a leadership development group in the Atlanta area. Shane is one of those hard-core outdoor guys (I once spent 24 long, cold, wet hours in a cave in Georgia with…

David Swanson

March 31, 2008

stories

bon iver, “flume”

Earlier this week I listened to one of the All Songs Considered concerts from South by Southwest. This one featured Bon Iver, the stage name for Justin Vernon. I have hardly listened to anything else this week. Vernon’s album, For Emma, Forever Ago, was recorded in a remote cabin in northern Wisconsin. Here is Flume,…

David Swanson

March 29, 2008

music, video