~ As I ponder over this Holy week & its events almost 2000 years ago, I am amazed at the intentionality of Jesus ~ Easter: The Intentionality of Jesus As I ponder over this Holy week and its events almost 2000 years ago, I am amazed at the intentionality of Jesus–the arrival at Bethany; the … Read more
~ Thoughts on the real reason we celebrate Resurrection Day and the Easter season ~ It’s Easter—the day we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Christ has overcome death. Hallelujah! The Reason We Celebrate Easter Yes, we celebrate our risen Lord today. But without His death, suffering and sacrifice there would … Read more
~ Easter: Christ Is Risen! He is risen indeed! ~ As we celebrate Easter during Holy Week and Resurrection Week, Easter: Christ Is Risen! reminds us of the most important day in the Christian faith. Resurrection Day, commonly known as Easter, commemorates the glorious resurrection of Jesus Christ three days after His crucifixion. This cornerstone … Read more
~ Easter Week: Joseph of Arimathea Lays the Body of Jesus in the Tomb and It Is Sealed ~ Holy Saturday: Joseph of Arimathea As Holy Saturday unfolds during Holy Week and Easter Week, Holy Saturday: Joseph of Arimathea invites us to reflect on the solemn hours between the crucifixion of Jesus and the resurrection. … Read more
~ Various people share their Easter greetings for 2026: Franklin Graham, Michael W. Smith, Lee Greenwood, more ~ Franklin Graham Franklin’s Graham sent this message out on Easter. HAPPY EASTER! Dear Friend, May the Holy Spirit fill you with joy as you and your loved ones celebrate Jesus Christ’s triumph over sin and death this … Read more
~ Looking at the resurrection through the gospel of Luke. ~ Luke 23:55 The women who had come with Jesus from Galilee followed Joseph and saw the tomb and how his body was laid in it. 56 Then they went home and prepared spices and perfumes. Luke: 24: 1-6: On the first day of the … Read more
~ Every Ping—a poem for Good Friday and Easter ~ Every Ping I can’t recall when I first felt My spirit so respond When steele on steele produced the “ping” That ever lingers on. I cannot hear the ping of steele And not be at the cross. I cannot hear and fail to feel When … Read more
~ Resurrection Week: Good Friday–The Gospel of Mark describes the events that led up to Jesus’ death ~ Today is Good Friday. The holy Son of God is accused of blasphemy. His blameless head is crowned with thorns, and the compassionate creator of the universe is hung upon a tree to die. Jesus Before Pilate … Read more
~ Easter Week: Good Friday—The Cross of Jesus ~ As we reflect on Good Friday during Holy Week and Easter Week, Good Friday: The Cross draws us to the solemn heart of Jesus’ sacrifice. On this sacred day, the crucifixion of Jesus at Golgotha fulfilled ancient prophecy and opened the way for forgiveness, direct relationship … Read more
~ Easter Week: Maundy Thursday—Jesus Washes His Disciples Feet & Gives Them the Command to Love One Another ~ As we continue our journey through Holy Week, Maundy Thursday (also known as Holy Thursday) calls us to remember the powerful events of the Last Supper. On this sacred night, Jesus washes the disciples’ feet, offering … Read more
