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The Low Anthem
I first saw The Low Anthem last summer at Lollapalooza and, despite the poor acoustics and thrash metal from a nearby stage, instantly knew this would be my festival favorite. Tonight I get to see the band for a second time on the Chicago leg of their tour. Here’s a bit of what I’m looking…
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“…an experiment in truth to find the truth.”
Charles Sherrod was a significant figure during the Civil Right movement, starting with his involvement as the SNCC director in southeast Georgia in 1961. The following paragraphs are quoted in The Beloved Community by Charles Marsh, a book I cannot recommend highly enough. But let me bear witness before you that I have seen the…
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The Book of Eli
I saw The Book of Eli while in Denver last week and posted some thoughts over at rednoW. “What does he know?” This is, throughout the ravaged landscape of The Book of Eli, the unavoidable question we ask of the title character. Denzel Washington plays Eli, a wanderer both desperate and serene, who trudges slowly…
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New Community Coveant Church: Bronzeville
It’s been a while since I’ve posted an update about our church planting efforts in Bronzeville. We’re now less than a week from our first preview service and the excitement and to-do list are rapidly increasing. Last night we spent some time walking and praying through Drake Elementary School where we’ll be holding our Sunday…
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Haiti Earthquake Updates
The Big Picture Blog has posted it’s second set of photos from Haiti, including this one provided by the UN. Be warned, many of these photos are incredibly difficult to take in. The FBI has posted helpful tips to avoid being scammed when donating to the relief effort. Number 2: Be skeptical of individuals representing…
David W. Swanson 