What does Paul mean by "we are one in christ?" It means he, like Luke, recognizes that Christ seeks to break down the barriers that divide us and bring us into relationship with one another.

Living as the church, being the church, is the way to reconcile ourselves to one another without hypocrisy.

Living as the church, being the church, is the way to reconcile ourselves to one another without hypocrisy.

What could the experience of a person who wanted to learn about Jesus, but who did not fit neatly into sex and gender categories back in the first century tell us about Progressive Christian Theology today?

What could the experience of a person who wanted to learn about Jesus, but who did not fit neatly into sex and gender categories back in the first century tell us about Progressive Christian Theology today?

On the Emmaus Road, after Jesus's resurrection, some disciples finally get it and see the truth. Let's follow their examples and share our stories with one another as we seek to build the kingdom of God.

On the Emmaus Road, after Jesus's resurrection, some disciples finally get it and see the truth. Let's follow their examples and share our stories with one another as we seek to build the kingdom of God.

Listen to the personal testimony of those whose experiences are different from your own. It might be miraculous.

Listen to the personal testimony of those whose experiences are different from your own. It might be miraculous.

Luke's story shows us that working to change oppression comes at a cost. There are always powerful objections. Do Good Anyway. Work for Love rather than Hate, and break down barriers rather than erect them. This is what Resurrection looks like.

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