Drew Downs, Writing with Hope – Make a New Normal

Leaving Contempt Behind—for Proper 25C

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In an unnerving parable about comparison, contempt, and humility, Jesus reveals the path of righteousness isn’t based in our judgement.

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The search for meaning, purpose, and place is deeply human. Jesus teaches his disciples to fixate less on what they do and more on who they are.

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9 min read

The parable of the widow and the unjust judge is an opportunity to explore the depth of what Jesus is describing in faith and God’s love.

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3 min read

This is a section I cut out of this week’s sermon comparing the two main responses to COVID with what Jesus does in healing the lepers.

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9 min read

The story of Jesus healing the ten suffering leprosy is a story about borders and boundaries and the way Jesus defies them all for love.

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2 min read

This week’s gospel takes Jesus into the space between, the place to which neighbors cast out neighbors to punish and forget them.