Drew Downs

Make a New Normal

Fear

  • Accept

    Episode 19. April 7, 2022

  • We avoid the truth to protect each other. What we’re actually protecting is dishonesty and the enemies of love.

  • Fear

    Leaning in, not overcoming “Do not be afraid.” Jesus says this constantly. Often when the proverbial horse has left the barn. Telling us to not be afraid when we already are seems a bit…harsh. And ridiculous. “Oh, OK! I’ll just switch this off… [ click ] There. Not afraid. Phew!” But Jesus isn’t asking us…

  • Fear

    This weekend, our plumbing backed up. It was gross. And as new homeowners, it was also scary. The solution, in the end, was quite simple and easily fixed. The plumbers came out, opened a pipe in the backyard and snaked down toward the main sewer lines. There was little truly surprising about the experience, but…

  • Jesus shows us that the way to deal with fear isn’t to fight or flight. It’s about trusting God in the middle of things and know we are together.

  • In the Holy Family fleeing to Egypt, we see God’s grace appearing in the midst of human tyranny. A story for God’s grace in our tyranny. Fear, love, and the saving of JesusChristmas 2A | Matthew 2:13-23 We just heard the second half of this story. Tomorrow night we will hear the first half. Which…