Easter made it so
We can all smile on Easter—and every day—knowing that because Jesus lives, we too will live. One of the things that I will miss most when my days of pastoring…
The biggest guy in the room
“What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?” (Romans 8:31). When I was in high school, I wanted to be…
With clear eyes
The account of Jesus’ appearance to Mary Magdalene sharpens our focus on exactly who Jesus is. In the morning, nearsighted people fumble on the bedside table for their glasses. They…
Facts over feelings
“Finally the other disciple, who had reached the tomb first, also went inside. He saw and believed” (John 20:8). Some things you know. Some things you really know. You feel…
Live in Easter joy
The hope and joy of Easter is for us as we live in this turbulent world of sorrow and pain. At some point, our lives will return to normal. That…
Easter is life
Easter brings us victory over death and gives us new life. Joshua E. Stahmann The young man across the table from me was in tears. There was no doubting the…