Drew Downs

Make a New Normal

  • And we keep at it

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    4 min read

    In the pattern Jesus invites us into: work, rest, move: we get to see a life of opportunity, learning, growing, and ultimately becoming more alive.

  • The Command to Rest—for Proper 11B

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    2 min read

    In our gospel this week (and next), we are reminded of the work and the rest; of the rhythm of a life spent with purpose, and Sabbath.

  • Rest is not optional

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    1 min read

    We treat rest like it is optional. Like we can just work all of the time. And like that idea itself is good. But it is as ridiculous as it is wrong.

  • Between Proper 10 + 11 (Year B)

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    2 min read

    In this week’s gap in the lectionary, we have a familiar story—that fleshes out the wider story more fully…if we read it in its context.

  • Choosing to Avoid

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    9 min read

    In the disturbing story of John the Baptizer’s death, we are invited to see the power in creating a delusion of false helplessness.

  • The reality within fantasy (baseball)

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    3 min read

    What fantasy baseball can tell us about reality, behavior, and how to succeed at life—and the predictability of our common failure.