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David W. Swanson

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  • “talk to me” and the jena 6

    I reviewed Talk to Me at rednoW a week ago. First a disclaimer. I like Don Cheadle. Think he’s a great actor. The flawed detective in Crash . His portrayal of the heroic hotel manager Paul Rusesabagina in Hotel Rwanda . Even as the yuppie dentist opposite Adam Sandler earlier this year in Reign Over…

    David Swanson

    September 11, 2007
    film
  • critical need for furniture for refugees

    My friend Catherine works for World Relief in Wheaton. I’ve slightly edited an email that she recently sent me that I think the readers of this blog would want to know about. We are in critical need of furniture for the incoming Burmese families in September. We will need over 60 beds. Please consider places…

    David Swanson

    September 10, 2007
    community events, justice
  • john wesley on money

    (Pastor) Ray’s message on Sunday had to do with the greedy fools of Luke 12:13-21. I’m tempted to summarize the sermon, but it would probably be a better idea to listen to the whole thing once it’s been uploaded. The sermon reminded me of some interesting quotes about money I recently heard from John Wesley,…

    David Swanson

    September 10, 2007
    church, quote, Scripture
  • luciano pavarotti and james brown

    Given Luciano Pavarotti’s death on Thursday, it seems appropriate to post this duet with James Brown. I’m not sure how, but these two legends from completely different backgrounds and styles somehow pull this off. Pretty amazing really. Take a look.

    David Swanson

    September 8, 2007
    music, news, video
  • feed my starving children

    I had coffee with Scott, a long time PCC person, last week and he told me about a recent experience volunteering with Feed My Starving Children. I really enjoyed hearing about his experience and asked if he’d be willing to write it down so I could share it on the blog. Here it is. Thanks…

    David Swanson

    September 7, 2007
    justice, stories
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