Drew Downs, Writing with Hope – Make a New Normal

The challenge of talking about division

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5 min read

There are few things that give us more anxiety as a people than talking about the things that divide us. Then Jesus does.

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2 min read

When we read about Jesus and division, we are often prone to justify our own actions rather than engage with his point.

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1 min read

The way we talk about faith is in the language of membership rather than the language of growing and changing.

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3 min read

We often blanche at the tough stuff. When Jesus asks something difficult, we pretend it isn’t necessary. Or real.

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6 min read

Jesus looks at all of the people and he sees a whole—all of the people together—who need help and people to help.

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1 min read

Living is an act. To live, truly live, requires intention. To choose not to be ruled by nostalgia and the present past.