When we find John the Baptist imprisoned, we may be tempted to settle on his doubt. But doubt isn’t his problem. He’s already convinced he was wrong. faith and the destructive nature of cynicismAdvent 3AMatthew 11:2-11 by the Rev. Drew Downs This gospel reading needs an …
Sermons
A Word: The Innocent One Can’t Be King
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 by the Rev. Drew Downs Here we are, at the end of the church year; the Last Sunday After Pentecost. …
A Word: Set Free
The gospel challenges us to show up when it’s hard, not pretend false neutrality absolves us of any responsibility for the world around us. Tearing down the Temple to be agents of loveProper 28CLuke 21:5-19 by the Rev. Drew Downs Before we talk about the Temple coming down, let’s go …