Drew Downs, Writing with Hope – Make a New Normal

This is bigger than tradition

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7 min read

For a gospel passage that lays the foundation for some big tradition, shouldn’t we take the context more seriously?

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2 min read

This week’s gospel comes after a change of scope and an offering of signs. The context, as always, is key to the story.

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1 min read

There’s a way we talk about saving in the church; like its something we’re supposed to want but also totally don’t.

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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.