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Easter is For Second Chances

Easter is the story of second chances.  Through the events that are celebrated this week Jesus paid the price for a world gone wild.  He became a healer for those who suffer, a redeemer for all who have failed, a rescuer for all who are lost and alone, a life giver for all who are dying. If you look at the world around you and shake your head,...

At Easter, some might wonder what all the fuss is about. Who cares? What difference does it make if Jesus rose from the dead? It makes all the difference in the world. If Christ did not rise, then thousands of believers have died as martyrs for a hoax. If he did rise, then he is still alive and can offer peace to troubled, hurting lives. Countless...

Along with brightly colored Easter eggs, rabbits have become associated with Easter. But while giving a bunny as a present to a child on Easter morning may seem like a fun and innocent gift, it often doesn't turn out that way. "Rabbit sales at pet shops generally quadruple right before the Easter holiday." says Lisa Roy of the Animal Rescue League...

We weren’t Easter Egg Hunt-ers at my house. In our family we got Easter candy, and went to Easter services (often in a new Easter dress) but the hunt eluded me until I became a grown-up.  Now each year I help organize a massive hunt for 12 of the little cousins and it’s one of my favorite parts of the whole celebration. The past few years...