Drew Downs

Make a New Normal

Luke 23:33-43

  • Modern Apocalypse — the Crucifixion and redeeming love

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    9 min read

    Seeing the cross at the end of the liturgical year is an apocalyptic vision. It reveals empire’s commitment to power and God’s to love.

  • Not Force, But Faith

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    7 min read

    While Jesus condemns the will to power, we can’t imagine a world without it. So maybe we should try harder.

  • The Innocent One Can’t Be King

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    9 min read

    Trying to make Christ into a king, we misunderstand the nature of power and its purpose. Especially our foolish attempts to wield it for good. The problem is powerProper 29CLuke 23:33-43 Here we are, at the end of the church year; the Last Sunday After Pentecost. Next week will be the first Sunday in Advent,…