Drew Downs

Make a New Normal

Drew Downs

  • A Paranormal Resurrection

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    2 min read

    For SundayEaster 3B Collect O God, whose blessed Son made himself known to his disciples in the breaking of bread: Open the eyes of our faith, that we may behold him in all his redeeming work; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.…

  • The Power of Forgiveness

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    6 min read

    We usually center our attention around Thomas, faith, and doubt. But this, like others, is really a story about Jesus.

  • Peace Like Popcorn

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    3 min read

    For SundayEaster 2B Collect Almighty and everlasting God, who in the Paschal mystery established the new covenant of reconciliation: Grant that all who have been reborn into the fellowship of Christ’s Body may show forth in their lives what they profess by their faith; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you…

  • The Resurrection Shouldn’t. But it is.

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    5 min read

    Easter and expectations. The pressure of what we should do. Be perfect. Figure it all out. All of that is erased.

  • Open Tombs, Open Hearts

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    7 min read

    The Easter story is about wiping the slate, inviting us into a new vision of the world, to replace the one that’s killing us.

  • Exposed

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    7 min read

    On Good Friday, we remember the crucifixion of Jesus. What we see is not just how broken the world is, but how whole it could be.