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  • A ridiculously bold prediction

    Drew Downs

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    August 19, 2023

    A ridiculously bold prediction

    We like to think important things are priceless. And incredibly expensive. And that maybe we can’t have them at all.

    Living
  • “There’s nothing we can do”

    Drew Downs

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    August 18, 2023

    “There’s nothing we can do”

    We often feel trapped; not knowing what to do. Like we have no options. When we’re really shutting the door to them.

    Living
  • Can Jesus defile with his words?

    Drew Downs

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    August 17, 2023

    Can Jesus defile with his words?

    In one of the most controversial passages in the Bible, Jesus insults a woman asking for help. How we see this matters.

    Faith
  • A division we don’t see

    Drew Downs

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    August 16, 2023

    A division we don’t see

    Jesus is challenged by the Canaanite woman to see her daughter’s humanity—to learn something from her.

    Faith
  • Borderlands—there are people who live between our worlds

    Drew Downs

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    August 15, 2023

    Borderlands—there are people who live between our worlds

    We often think about borders as a line, dividing two places, but our borders are places, too. And they are inhabited.

    Faith
  • Between Proper 14 + 15 (Year A)

    Drew Downs

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    August 14, 2023

    Between Proper 14 + 15 (Year A)

    Before Jesus talks about what goes in is not what defiles, he is confronted about his disciples not bothering to wash their hands.

    Faith
  • Why we secretly love doubt more than faith

    Drew Downs

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    August 13, 2023

    Why we secretly love doubt more than faith

    It’s easy to read this gospel and think it is about Peter’s lack of faith. But that is reading it completely backwards.

    Sermons
  • Learning to love politics and religion

    Drew Downs

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    August 12, 2023

    Learning to love politics and religion

    We love to say that politics and religion doesn’t mix, but religion is political by definition. They can’t be separated.

    Culture
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