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  • Dealing with divine authority in the truthiness era

    Drew Downs

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    September 28, 2023

    Dealing with divine authority in the truthiness era

    Digging into the confrontation over authority in this week’s gospel, we might make interesting connections with our own conversations.

    Faith
  • Conflict and Trust—for Proper 21A

    Drew Downs

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    September 27, 2023

    Conflict and Trust—for Proper 21A

    When Jesus is questioned about his authority, we are confronted with our own sense of it—and of trust, conflict, and how we are to each other.

    Faith
  • Authority and the nature of our relationships

    Drew Downs

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    September 26, 2023

    Authority and the nature of our relationships

    We often treat authority, like our understanding of power, as disembodied and other, rather than based in our relationships.

    Living
  • Between Proper 20 + 21 (Year A)

    Drew Downs

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    September 25, 2023

    Between Proper 20 + 21 (Year A)

    We’re moving into teachings from within the midst of Holy Week. And it is important to give ourselves that context to understand them.

    Faith
  • Liberating Economics — the restorative love of Jesus in action

    Drew Downs

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    September 24, 2023

    Liberating Economics — the restorative love of Jesus in action

    In the parable of the laborers in the vineyard, Jesus offers us a chance to look at our relationships completely differently: with generosity.

    Sermons
  • Why is it so dangerous to be a kid in the United States?

    Drew Downs

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    September 23, 2023

    Why is it so dangerous to be a kid in the United States?

    The United States is one of the most dangerous countries in the world for children. So why are we so convinced that we can’t change that?

    Culture
  • Why bias is essential and a force for good.

    Drew Downs

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    September 22, 2023

    Why bias is essential and a force for good.

    We have a blinkered view of bias and its role in society. Here’s why we need to get over ourselves and start making good in the world.

    Living
  • Yes, it really is all about the money

    Drew Downs

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    September 21, 2023

    Yes, it really is all about the money

    In a parable that draws our minds to fairness and merit, Jesus compels us to address how money affects our neighbors and neighborhoods.

    Faith
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