David W. Swanson

Next up to answer the question, “Why does Easter matter to you?” is my aunt Tammy. Tammy is my dad’s sister, a good friend, wife to my hilarious uncle Kelly, mother to Mike and Dave, one of the people Maggie most laughs with, and the Senior Pastor of First Covenant Church in Mason City, Iowa.…

Three thoughts came together to form the next series of posts: With the exception of the Orthodox Church which celebrates Easter on April 27 this year, yesterday was the climax of the church calendar for Christians around the world. Many local churches within my realm of experience (non-liturgical and Protestant with Evangelical tendencies) celebrate Easter…