Easter

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  The Easter Bunny's Origin and Connection to Christianity As a Christian, you may have wondered: how in the world did the Easter story of Jesus’ resurrection and the empty tomb (John 20:1-18) ever translate into a bunny that delivers eggs to backyards? Where did... Hope Bolinger Feb 15, 2024
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  What Is Holy Monday and Why is It Significant? Holy Monday is the second day of Holy Week, right after Palm Sunday. It is the second day that Jesus was in Jerusalem, and the Bible records him giving a variety of teachings and debating the religious... G. Connor Salter Feb 15, 2024
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  The Astronomy of Easter This year, Gregorian Easter is on April 20, Passover is on April 17, and Orthodox Easter falls on April 27. Almost 1700 years after the Council of Nicaea established a common celebration of Easter, there is... Jay Ryan Feb 15, 2024
• What Is Tenebrae, and Why Do Some Christians Celebrate It? Depending on what church you attended growing up, you may not have any idea what is Tenebrae or where it comes from. Here's what you need to know, and what it means for Holy Week. Lisa Loraine Baker Feb 15, 2024
• What Are the Stations of the Cross and Are They Biblical? Eight of the 14 scenes represented by the Stations of the Cross are based on events from the Gospel narratives of Jesus’ last hours on earth. The eight biblically referenced events depicted in the Stations... Betty Dunn Feb 15, 2024
• What is Holy Saturday and Why is it Significant? Holy Week begins with Palm Sunday, and ends with the Resurrection on Easter Sunday. But there are quite a few days in between that we often forget about. What about the last one? What exactly happened on... Cally Logan Feb 15, 2024
• The 6 Characters of Passion Week Passion Week is the week immediately preceding Easter. This is the week Jesus was crucified and risen from the dead. There are a few key characters that played pivotal roles in this event. It is important we...
• 8 Prayers for Each Day of Holy Week Holy Week is the week between Palm Sunday and Easter when Christians devote extra time to praying and mediating the events in Jesus' life. For many, this is marked by an intense prayer time and taking time...
• How to Live Out the Wonder of Easter Every Day The wonder that Easter sparks in our souls is something we can enjoy each day of our lives. When we do, we’ll experience the joy that comes from connecting with God’s presence in our lives day by day. Here’s...
• Seeing the Wonder in the Miracle of Jesus’ Resurrection Let’s explore the miracle of Jesus’ resurrection so we can discover its profound significance and let the wonder of it draw us closer to our Savior.
• The Wonder of Walking through Holy Week with Jesus When we reach Easter, we’ll have fresh insights into the wonder of Jesus’ redemptive work and stronger relationships with him. So, let’s start the journey!
• 4 Reasons Jesus’ Disciples Doubted the Resurrection at First Jesus warned the disciples more than once about the future suffering He would endure. He told them He would die and rise again on these three instances:Matthew 16:21; Mark 8:31; Luke 9:31-32Matthew 17:20-23;... Barbara Latta Apr 06, 2023