On Death and Resurrection
It's always death and resurrection. It's presence through the valley of the shadow of death, not a detour around the valley altogether.
Freedom
"Be shepherds of God's flock that is under your care, serving as overseers-- not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not greedy for money, but eager to serve; not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock. And when the chief shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away." -1 Peter 5:2-4
Baptized into the Cross
I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. - Galatians 2:20a