Drew Downs
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Between Proper 20 + 21 (Year A)
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7 min read
We’re moving into teachings from within the midst of Holy Week. And it is important to give ourselves that context to understand them.
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In the parable of the laborers in the vineyard, Jesus offers us a chance to look at our relationships completely differently: with generosity.
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The United States is one of the most dangerous countries in the world for children. So why are we so convinced that we can’t change that?
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Why bias is essential and a force for good.
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5 min read
We have a blinkered view of bias and its role in society. Here’s why we need to get over ourselves and start making good in the world.
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Yes, it really is all about the money
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5 min read
In a parable that draws our minds to fairness and merit, Jesus compels us to address how money affects our neighbors and neighborhoods.
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How our love of fairness blinds us—for Proper 20A
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2 min read
Wealth, hard work, and fairness are all tangled up in our imagination. This blinds us to our impact on the experiences of others.
