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Instead of giving in to despair about failed Lent goals, we need to remember that God loves us. He demonstrated this love in His death and resurrection to save us. Nothing we do can remove us from His love.

Looking for some traditional Palm Sunday hymns for your Holy Week services?

When trying to convert people from a pagan religion to Christianity, they noticed some pushback when it came to certain traditions and holidays, so they tried to compromise and give them the best of both worlds.

The Holy Days of Obligation have an important place in Roman and Eastern Catholic Church calendars, and a surprising history that many Protestants aren't aware of.

Passover is an important Jewish holiday celebrated in remembrance of God’s deliverance of the Hebrews from slavery in Egypt. Christians have largely abandoned the practice for several reasons, most notably in favor of instead celebrating Jesus’...

Easter is the most important holiday on the Christian calendar, when we remember the death and resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ, the central work of God in the Gospel. While Lent is traditionally Catholic, more Protestants and Evangelicals...

Why do we celebrate Palm Sunday? Every year, my calendar reminds me that it is almost Palm Sunday. For many people, this day is the unofficial beginning of Spring Break, but it has a deeper significance for Christians.

A rolling stone used to seal a tomb may not seem very special, but because the stone had been rolled away from Christ’s place of burial, it left evidence of an empty tomb with no body, testifying to the truth of the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Whether you're seeking some Bible puns or funny stories about the things kids say in Sunday School, here are some Christian jokes you are sure to enjoy.

This Easter, the talented sisters of Cimorelli give the classic song 'Mary Did You Know' a whole new meaning.

Whether you give up something for Lent or take on something new (such as a deeper daily prayer ritual or a devotional practice), consider observing Lent this year in a way that matters to you personally.

Discover the meaning and traditions of the Lent holiday. Learn more about the biblical connection and what to give up for this Lenten season.

Good Friday, we know. And Easter (Resurrection Sunday) most certainly. But what is Maundy Thursday? It is the Thursday before Easter, believed to be the day when Jesus celebrated his final Passover with His disciples.

Ash Wednesday scriptures show us that we need a Savior who can give us the hope of eternal life. In this article, we’ll explore the meaning of ashes in Scripture and include a list of some important verses to read during this holiday.

Have you ever asked how old was Jesus when he died? The answers scholars give may not be what you expect, but is fairly clear.

Epiphany is a time of revelation. Jesus revealed himself to the Israelites and the Gentiles as represented by the Wise Men. God doesn’t play favorites but receives all whose hearts long for him.

On Easter, we remember and celebrate the resurrection of Jesus. But Easter would not be possible without Good Friday. On this day, we remember and celebrate Jesus’ death on the cross. We celebrate, not that he died but what that death...

The future often looms in front of us threateningly. Despite all our efforts and plans, we can never know the future. However, we know that God does, and we can choose to trust Him each day.

In addition to receiving an ash cross on our forehead, services also have an Ash Wednesday prayer. Whether you, as a pastor, need ideas for the prayer, or you as a laity want to pray with your family before or after the Ash Wednesday service,...

The hymn "He Lives" reminds us that our faith is not just founded on belief: it is founded on an understanding that something happened in a Jerusalem tomb one Sunday morning. How does this hymn help us understand that truth?