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Ministry and other difficult jobs
Pastors face intense challenges—though not necessarily unique ones.
Ministry and other difficult jobs
Pastors face intense challenges—though not necessarily unique ones.
May 18, Ascension (Luke 24:44-53)
Luke places Jesus’ final blessing and departure in Bethany—the root of which means “house” or “home.”
April 23, Easter 3A (Luke 24:13-35)
When the disciples encounter the risen Christ, they feel it in their bodies.
by Jenna Smith
When and where did the resurrected Jesus first appear?
The Bible offers conflicting answers.
When and where did the resurrected Jesus first appear?
The Bible offers conflicting answers.
When and where did the resurrected Jesus first appear?
The Bible offers conflicting answers.
May 26, Ascension (Luke 24:44-53)
Like the disciples at the ascension, we need a little help with interpretation.
by Greg Carey
What we see reminds us of what we miss, and vice versa.
April 18, Easter 3B (Luke 24:36b-48)
In case flesh and bone aren’t enough to convince the disciples, Jesus also asks for dinner.
April 18, Easter 3B (Luke 24:36b-48)
In case flesh and bone aren’t enough to convince the disciples, Jesus also asks for dinner.
May 21, Ascension (Luke 24:44–53)
The disciples did not understand what was happening. What chance do we have?
by Martha Spong
Two people have an experience of awakening after talking to a stranger.
April 26, Easter 3A (Luke 24:13–35)
What does Jesus do after the resurrection? Take a walk.
April 26, Easter 3A (Luke 24:13–35)
What does Jesus do after the resurrection? Take a walk.
How Christian theology and practice are being shaped by trauma studies
Talking about God in the face of wounds that won’t go away
by Shelly Rambo
How Christian theology and practice are being shaped by trauma studies
Talking about God in the face of wounds that won’t go away
by Shelly Rambo