Drew Downs, Writing with Hope – Make a New Normal

Maybe We’ll Get There — Proper 27C

•

3 min read

This week’s gospel throws us into the middle of an inquisition and we need to remember that it is Jesus we’re following, not the rhetoric.

•

2 min read

When Jesus is confronted about his view of the resurrection, Jesus responds by pointing out his critics have a weak vision of living here.

•

9 min read

The saints help us see the alternative vision that Jesus offers: that we can actually love as we are loved and give as God gives.

•

2 min read

The gospel for All Saints’ Day challenges us to see our place as being different in the world, to doing what may not come naturally, but could.

•

2 min read

The question we ask about our own lives: how am I to live? is often one that gets in the way of seeing what saints are really for: changing us.

•

9 min read

Jesus offers a juxtaposition of the arrogant Pharisee and the humble sinner to help us see that our posture toward God matters more.