Easter

Maundy Thursday reminds Christians that Jesus' final command to love and serve one another—despite our imperfections—calls us to embrace community, grace, and humble service as the heart of lasting faith beyond Easter.

For we know that joy comes in both the mourning and the morning... Jesus' death and resurrection illuminate this balance.

The question popped into my mind: What if we treated every week as Holy Week? How would that look? What can you do to elevate each week as though it were holy? Here are 8 possibilities.

Despite declining in-person church attendance overall, Easter remains one of the most highly attended services, alongside Christmas and Mother’s Day, largely due to tradition, family, and a desire to acknowledge Christ’s resurrection. While many still believe in the Biblical account, younger generations struggle with its significance, presenting an opportunity for churches to clarify the life-changing implications of Jesus’ resurrection and address unmet spiritual needs.

Jesus' sacrifice on the cross is powerful! Through Jesus, we are provided spiritual healing, peace, and victory over anxiety, fear, sin, and death while offering believers a path to trust in God's love, protection, and purpose.

From the Passover meal in Exodus to Jesus breaking bread with His disciples shared meals have always been powerful moments where God reveals His heart. Whether it’s teaching about trust, providing in times of need, offering healing and hope, or ushering in a new covenant of grace, God uses the table as a place to connect, comfort, and transform lives.

If you have noticed you have been having difficulty setting your heart on the Lord this Easter season, here are six prayers to help.

Today, the Church rarely participates in the Hebrew calendar of these feasts and festivals outlined throughout the Old Testament, including Passover. That begs the question: As Christians and followers of Christ, are we still called to celebrate Passover as well?

Jesus endured intense suffering during His arrest, scourging, and crucifixion. His sacrifice was for the salvation of humanity. Let's reflect on His love and victory over death!

The final third of every Gospel deals with one week in the life of Christ. I want to take us on a journey through the last week in Jesus’ life, so I have listed the major activities on each day.

Passover isn’t just a story about ancient Egypt—it’s a powerful picture of freedom, faith, and God's rescue plan that still speaks to our lives today.

Here are seven powerful ways to leave your anxiety at the cross this Easter and live in the newness of peace and joy that Christ made possible for you:

Besides a chocolate bunny and other sweets, fill your child's basket with unique and meaningful gifts, like seeds to plant or a bible story puzzle. The Easter basket is one more opportunity to sow the love and wonder of God in your child's heart.

It’s amazing to think that after all this time, The Last Supper painting continues to hold its audience captive. It’s considered one of Leonardo da Vinci’s masterpieces, but it almost didn’t survive! What else do you not know about this painting? Whether you spend time trying to name all the disciples or attribute thought bubbles to each one as they are captured in the moment Jesus announces his betrayal– there is so much to take in!

Through this five-day Bible study, we will be getting ready for Easter by reflecting on Jesus. While most people think they know everything about Jesus, it is important to keep learning and cultivating our relationship with Him. Rather than thinking we know everything about Him, we need to come to Jesus with open hearts and listen to what He is trying to teach us through His Word.As you progress through this Bible study, take special note of what the Lord is teaching you about Him, Easter, and your life. Jesus wants us to learn the truth about Him. To do this, we need to turn to study the Word and go to Him in prayer. By participating in Bible studies, we can learn much about our great Savior.Photo Credit: ©iStock/Getty Images Plus/artplus