Easter

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  Where Do Our Typical Easter Traditions Come From? As Easter approaches and we prepare for celebration, you may begin to wonder why we observe or partake in some of the traditions that have become so commonplace.Many of these traditions date back to the... Cally Logan Apr 11, 2022
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  Palm Sunday Prayers: Hosanna in the Highest! Palm Sunday fulfilled ancient prophecies given in Zechariah 9. Use these prayers and passages to reflect on what made this day so meaningful, the day when Jesus began His journey to the cross. Christianity.com Editorial Staff Apr 09, 2022
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  The Holy Week - What Is the Significance of the 8 Days of Easter? Holy Week spans from Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday. Do you know what happened on the days leading up to the crucifixion and after? Russ Ramsey, pastor and author, has written a helpful article for The Gospel... Liz Kanoy Apr 05, 2022
• How to Explain Easter to Your Kids For very young children, God's love and compassion will be the focus of the Easter story. As children reach middle elementary years, they can hear more about the terrible punishment inflicted upon Jesus... Annie Yorty Apr 04, 2022
• 4 Reflections on Christ’s Church as We Approach Easter As we approach the Easter event, many of us begin to reflect once again on the death of the finest, purest One ever to walk this planet. Joe McKeever Apr 04, 2022
• 5 Fun Recipe Ideas for Your Easter Dinner Easter is a time to remember the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. Traditionally, following church, families will celebrate Easter by having a special spread for dinner. In this article, I am going to... Vivian Bricker Apr 04, 2022
• A Short But Complete Easter Story for Kids When we retell the Easter Story for kids, we give them a treasure they’ll carry with them long after the jelly beans are devoured and the last egg is found. We give them the path to eternal life. Annette Griffin Apr 01, 2022
• Classic Easter Poems to Inspire Reflection and Praise Easter is not only a time to read what Scripture tells us about Jesus’ sacrifice and victory. It is also the perfect time to look at classic Christian writings that have considered Easter’s events, writings... Annette Griffin Mar 29, 2022
• Who Is Eostre and What Does She Have to Do With Easter? You may have wondered where the Easter bunny came from or why children collect eggs before we go to church Easter. The answer has to do with a pagan goddess named Eostre, who has an interesting history... Hope Bolinger Mar 18, 2022
• 7 Powerful Things the Cross Reveals about God’s Character When we think of the cross, it is right to think of Jesus’ broken body and spilled blood. However, for a moment, I want to turn your focus in a slightly different direction. I want you to think about what...
• 30 Good Friday Quotes to Inspire Your Faith This Easter Good Friday isn’t the end of Holy Week, but it is the most dramatic moment of the Passion narrative. These quotes remind us what happened on Good Friday, why those events happened, and what they mean for us... G. Connor Salter Mar 16, 2022
• What Is the Difference Between Lent and Fasting? So long as the believer’s heart and motives are correct, a proper fast, whether during Lent or at some other time in the calendar year, can have enormous spiritual benefits that prepare them for the coming... Joel Ryan Mar 10, 2022