Drew Downs
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Enough isn’t a measurement
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2 min read
It’s a declaration. When we say that we don’t have enough money to pay for something we want, we aren’t taking a measurement. The measurement is done. We look at the total given to us by our bank. Then we compare that amount to the price of something. And we evaluate. Even such a simple…
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A path to love
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3 min read
For Sunday, the Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost Collect Almighty and everlasting God, in Christ you have revealed your glory among the nations: Preserve the works of your mercy, that your Church throughout the world may persevere with steadfast faith in the confession of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with…
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Glory
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1 min read
It is like losing the plot The hallmark of our faith is humility. Jesus teaches us to be humble, serve, and seek first the kingdom of God. So what then do we do with fame, wealth, and glory? Usually, we take them as opposite. Until we have them. Then we generally call it a “blessing…
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Being Good Isn’t Good Enough
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1 min read
The point isn’t to be good, it’s to do good. It seems both countercultural and yet so normal, doesn’t it? For those of us who grew up trying to be good, though, this is hard to swallow. We were rewarded for sitting still and following the rules; often being complimented for our behavior. Our benefit…
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The Inevitable Search for Eternal Life
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8 min read
In a story we assume is about wealth, Jesus reveals our misconceptions about life, grace, and the human project.
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A few random thoughts
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3 min read
I spent a good part of my home quarantine the last couple of weeks learning more coding with CSS and HTML. It seemed like a good idea. Now I know more. I decided it was important because I wanted to do more than tweak my site. I wanted to make it really mine. Since I…