Drew Downs

Make a New Normal

July 2012

  • I missed the Wild Goose Festival again this year, but Amy Yoder McGloughlin gives a good review, and more importantly, what it means for emergence Christianity. Phyllis Tickle is right. Something is happening in the church. There is something new emerging. And, looking back on church history, it’s not unexpected. In fact, it’s right on…

  • I like sharing funny stuff on Facebook. In a way, that’s what it is for. I also share political stuff when it is meaningful. Last week, I posted a picture that isn’t very good and I was told so. See what I mean? It’s underlying theology is immature and it strikes the receiver as brazenly…

  • a Homily for Proper 8B Text: Mark 5:21-43 The Physical Presence From the moment Jesus pulled the fishermen from the sea to follow him, to learn to fish anew, we have been following along. We have witnessed healings and exorcisms, teachings and miracles. Each movement an opportunity to learn about Jesus and to test our…