Drew Downs
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Proclaiming the Beginning Again
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4 min read
Advent 2B is like a reboot of the franchise with a new show runner. And we’re the viewers coming in with our memories and ideas.
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The Opening Act—for Advent 2B
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2 min read
As frightening as last week’s apocalyptic talk is, the familiarity of John the Baptizer lulls us into a comfortable vision of Advent.
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Messenger and path straightener
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1 min read
The work of John the Baptizer begins with proclaiming the Good News. But his purpose is to prepare the way for the Messiah to come.
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Between Advent 1 and 2 (Year B)
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2 min read
The turn from Advent 1 to 2 is the reset to the beginning from the end. An action that reminds us of more than the coming Christ child.
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When everything changes
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8 min read
Beginning Advent with the Little Apocalypse inspires fear when we’d rather see joy—but reveals that we’re actually afraid of joy.
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Spotify Wrapped and who we really are
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5 min read
Tis the season for Spotify Wrapped. But what exactly does this AI generated assessment tell us? And how should we treat it?