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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 that help us reflect on Easter’s full...

The movie Jesus Christ Superstar celebrates its fiftieth anniversary this year, and has received both praise and controversy from Christians. Why does it get such opposing reactions?

Easter Sunday marks the most dramatic moment in the Easter story: Jesus died for our sins… and then rose again. These Bible passages and quotes about the resurrection help us consider what happened on that momentous day when Jesus’ followers found...

Oh, sweet Eastertime. It feels like it snuck up on me quickly this year. Maybe you feel the same? I still have to get down the décor and cute weaved baskets, then sift through my recipes to find my momma’s famous gooey bars that she somehow...

Regarding the season itself, what name should we use? Should Easter be referred to as Resurrection Day?

We pray on Holy Saturday to give thanks for Christ's sacrifice on the cross, redeeming the world from the fall of Adam, and saving the world from death and sin. May these prayers help you to praise the atonement given by Jesus and celebrate the...

Had he not made Himself alive again, Jesus would have been a liar, therefore a sinner, and not God. Because “He has risen,” we can rise too. Because “He has risen,” hope triumphs in a desperate world.

Since The Life and Passion of Jesus came out in 1902, there have been literally hundreds of movies about the Easter story of Jesus Christ. There have been big-budget epics like The Greatest Story Ever Told and more personal movies like The Gospel...

Greek Easter happens on a different day of the year than the Easter that most Western Christians celebrate. Why it's a different day is a surprising story that goes all the way back to ancient Rome.

When is Orthodox Easter in 2022 and why is it a different date for Orthodox Christians?

Growing up, I didn’t participate in Good Friday traditions. Several years ago, a Good Friday evening service opened my eyes to its somber beauty. The sanctuary lights were dim, the songs were reflective, and the message fixed on our need for a...

Depending on what denomination you grew up in, you may know St Veronica as a woman who appears in the stations of the cross. Or you may know her as the woman Jesus healed of internal bleeding. So was she both?

Pascha is an Aramaic word, based on a Hebrew word, which tells us something vital about who Jesus was and what he came to accomplish on Earth.

Christianity celebrations have a long tradition of greetings, messages, poems, and hymns for Easter. From paschal greetings to favorite Easter poems and hymns, here are some of the classic Easter messages you can use today.

Easter Vigil is a liturgical service observed in traditional Christian churches celebrating the Resurrection of Jesus Christ.

These 50 Easter Trivia Questions can help you memorize Scripture or help family members remember and recite the Easter story.

From timeless biblical verses to heartfelt blessings, these words of wisdom and love will help you spread the spirit of Easter joy and share in the blessings of the resurrection. So, let's embark on this meaningful journey of faith, hope, and love...

Read the full Bible story of Easter describing the resurrection and ascension of Jesus Christ! Be encouraged in Christ's victory over death, restoring the world from death and sin.

Christianity is based on Jesus’ sacrificial death and resurrection. Since we know the truth and want others to receive the gift of eternal life, we should seek to proclaim the good news of Jesus’ death and resurrection to others.

A time line and chronology of the Easter Passion Week that includes Gregorian dates, First Century Jewish day/night cycles, and Galilean Jew cycles.