Drew Downs

Make a New Normal

theology

  • The theological concept of the Trinity is unnecessarily (but intentionally) complex. But it doesn’t have to be.

  • The Trinity

    The doctrine of the Trinity may be the most recognizable signifier of the Christian faith. But what does it mean? And more importantly, what does that fact actually tell the world about us? God is Three. God is one. Trying to square that cir–er, um, triangle is both a perilous and frustrating task. So why…

  • Ascension

    Prayer God of Hope, be with me, with us today. Inspire us, encourage us, stir us up that we might know you better. That we might love you better. That we might see you, among these friends, today. Amen. Introduction The format is simple. Some teaching, some talking, some summarizing, some homework. Questions: Can we…

  • War or Peace?

    These two are a wonderful contradiction, pushing our expectations for how we respond to matters of war and violence and matters of active peacemaking.

  • Jesus was killed by the death penalty. My neighbors, the ones left to do the country’s dirty work, are bearing our burden.

  • The doctrine of the Trinity is a paradox. We totally hate paradoxes.