“Easter is not about an abstract idea. It is an event that can affect our daily lives.”

. . . and that he was raised on the third day in accordance with the scriptures. (1 Corinthians 15:4b NRSV)

“The lily grows from an ugly bulb, a seemingly lifeless brown ball. It teaches us that God is the giver of hope.”

He pastures his flock among the lilies. (Song of Solomon 2:16b)

“Easter tells us that we can put the past behind us. We can be finished with guilt and fear, with failed projects and useless activities to win God’s favor.”

We have confidence to enter the sanctuary by the blood of Jesus, by the new and living way that he opened for us . . . (Hebrews 10:19-20a NRSV)

“We do not worship a dead God or a pleasant memory. We follow a Risen Savior who leads us into the world.”

He is not here; for he has been raised, as he said. (Matthew 28:6 NRSV)

“Love, joy, and peace come to those who believe a new way of living is possible.”

If we have died with Christ, we believe that we will also live with him. (Romans 6:8 NRSV)

“If we continue to work at the common things of life, we too will be shown the next step to take.”

Simon Peter said to them, ‘I am going fishing.’ (John 21:3 NRSV)

“When our focus changes from our own thoughts and concerns to the teaching of our Companion, new possibilities open before us.”

Were not our hearts burning within us while he was talking to us on the road? (Luke 24:32a NRSV)