Drew Downs

Make a New Normal

Proper 19B

  • The Seduction of Empire—rejecting its offer of fake peace

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    10 min read

    In the turning point in the gospel of Mark, Jesus is confronted with Peter’s ignorance and empire’s promise of safe oppression.

  • Unholy Expectations

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    9 min read

    In Jesus’s first passion prediction, we encounter the language of Messiah and cross-carrying, which we need some untangling.

  • The Turning Point—for Proper 19B

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    2 min read

    In this week’s reflection, we look at Peter’s proclamation of Jesus as the Messiah and what we should learn from mission confusion.

  • Between Proper 18 + 19 (Year B)

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    9 min read

    Between the gospels this week is a collection of snippets that help us see the way the disciples are starting to miss the point.

  • Failing the Pop Quiz

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    8 min read

    “Get behind me, Satan!” is one of the most shocking phrases in the gospels. It is also one of the most revealing.

  • Without Fear and Longing

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    3 min read

    For SundaySixteenth Sunday after Pentecost Collect O God, because without you we are not able to please you, mercifully grant that your Holy Spirit may in all things direct and rule our hearts; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.Amen. Reading…