Drew Downs, Writing with Hope – Make a New Normal

Between Proper 15 + 16 (Year A)

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4 min read

Between the Canaanite woman and the messianic proclamation is more healing, confrontation, and the heart of the matter.

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8 min read

The controversial moment, when Jesus seems to insult a Canaanite woman may be our most important opportunity to learn.

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3 min read

We like to think important things are priceless. And incredibly expensive. And that maybe we can’t have them at all.

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5 min read

We often feel trapped; not knowing what to do. Like we have no options. When we’re really shutting the door to them.

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4 min read

In one of the most controversial passages in the Bible, Jesus insults a woman asking for help. How we see this matters.

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3 min read

Jesus is challenged by the Canaanite woman to see her daughter’s humanity—to learn something from her.