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Protesting in Ferguson: Logical, Normal, & Christian
After the first protests (in person and online) emerged in response to Michael Brown’s killing in Ferguson it was common to hear complaints and confusion about those who protested. I experienced a bit of this misunderstanding and disagreement for some of the things I wrote in the days following the young man’s death. Of course,…
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The View From Here
Blogging continues to be sparse in these parts. A new baby and an active ministry season conspire against my margins for writing. For the past few days Maggie & Winston have been in North Carolina visiting family. Eliot and I have enjoyed some good moments- ribs on the gill, lots of Legos, and on Friday…
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The View From Here
They have only known each other for five weeks, but I think the brothers will miss each other when Eliot begins kindergarten tomorrow morning.
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A Recent Journey With A Friend
Originally posted on Intersections: The initial question. The reasons we participated. The preparation for an interruption which wasn’t really. The long ride, trading sentences and looking out and catching up. The nervousness of being surrounded by people so different and so similar. The mumbling that became words which turned into songs. The string of cameras…
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“Mourn with Those Who Mourn”
A tender and beautiful poem reflecting on the death and burial of Michael Brown.
David W. Swanson
Pastor and Author
David W. Swanson 