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The life of Jesus is real in time and nature, and at the same time, his every act sends a message. He was born, lived as a baby, worked a job, ministered for three years, and died and rose again. These things aren't myth or fiction. They...

While Easter is predominantly a Christian holiday, aspects of the celebration have gained prominence around the world. Non-Christians are just as likely to participate in some form of Easter celebration as Christians, which provides an opportunity...

Meditation sometimes gets a bad reputation. Eastern meditation from sources like Buddhism or Hinduism teaches us to empty our minds and become nothing, accepting anything that comes to us as some mystical value. The Biblical connotation of...

Kids say the darndest things, don't they? They are filled with endless (and often precious) questions, sometimes leaving adults stumped and even clueless about how to respond. As a former kindergarten teacher, when those inquiring little minds...

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...

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 is quickly approaching, and with it comes many traditions. Many families enjoy the same traditions year after year. While this can be nice and comforting, it is not always exciting to do the same things every year. Sometimes we need a...

Christian music changes throughout the year. Before the 1970s, churches had hymns. The 1970s-1990s saw Christian rock becoming popular. The early 2000s saw contemporary worship music appear on the modern Christian music scene. Each era and style...

In the U.S., Easter celebrations typically involve church, family meals, Easter egg hunts, and gift-giving. But what about other cultures? How do they celebrate? Here are five unique celebrations held around the world at Easter.

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

Easter paves the way to partake in the solemn remembrance of Good Friday and the triumphant celebration of the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ! He is risen indeed! Yet, between the flurry of family traditions and planning meals, to creating...

As we usher in this beautiful time of year, when the winter snow begins to fold down into the ground, and the blooms of delicate flowers begin to “rise” up, we are invited to reflect on how this image portrays the season of Easter. A mournful...

In Christ, we have the promise of a common inheritance with Him in the fullness of time when everything is put in subjection beneath His feet. This is a faith that is strong enough to live by and it is strong enough to die by.

Therefore, regardless of how Christians may choose to celebrate Easter (with or without egg hunts and bunnies), all Christians can joyfully commemorate Christ’s death and resurrection. These events are at the core of the gospel message and the...

You may have heard people ask, “Do Mormons call themselves Christians?” or the follow-up question, “Do Mormons celebrate Easter and other Christian holidays?” We need to look at Mormon history and the debates about Mormon teachings to fully answer...

Easter is the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus from the tomb on the third day after his crucifixion. Rejoice in the salvation Jesus has given if we believe in Him with these Easter quotes!

Where does Pontius Pilate fit into Good Friday?

Similar to many people, I grew up taking flowers to deceased loved ones on Good Friday. This is a tradition that my family has had for many generations. While I am not sure if this is popular across the entire world, it is something that is done...

Jesus Christ’s resurrection on the first Easter is the most significant event in history, because it made humanity’s salvation possible. But the resurrection is much more than a historical event. It’s the reality that can give you hope in any...