Drew Downs, Writing with Hope – Make a New Normal

Desire — my dreams or our dreams

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1 min read

When we talk about pursuing our dreams, what are we saying about everyone else in the world? About our common pursuits?

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2 min read

The gap in the lectionary this week tells of the telling of parables. Is it valuable to the reader? Well, probably not.

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5 min read

We have a tendency to focus on the negative. Thinking it’s what we’re supposed to do. It’s actually a distraction.

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4 min read

Many of us pretend this symbol is both innocent and inspiring. That it isn’t political. But it always is—especially in nature.

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3 min read

Our soil is dying. We’re killing it. And this idea messes with us. With how we see ourselves in light of this danger.

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6 min read

Jesus gives us a parable that compels us in ways that make us feel and think. What we choose to do with that is telling.