Blog – Drew Downs

Conflict and Trust—for Proper 21A

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2 min read

When Jesus is questioned about his authority, we are confronted with our own sense of it—and of trust, conflict, and how we are to each other.

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2 min read

We often treat authority, like our understanding of power, as disembodied and other, rather than based in our relationships.

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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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9 min read

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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5 min read

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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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.