Jesus conquered death, and in doing so, He gave us freedom, forgiveness, and eternal hope. Happy Resurrection Sunday!

Jesus had shared with the disciples that he would soon die, be buried, and rise on the third day. Even though the disciples knew this, it was still hard to comprehend. And it would get even harder to understand when the events of Thursday and Friday began.

A family tradition with resurrection eggs becomes a powerful teaching moment, pointing us not only to the empty tomb but also to the deeper truths of Holy Week and the need for personal reflection and prayer.

In a world that rejected prophets and abused power, the Master still sent His Son. The parable of the tenants speaks of God's deep grace and the cost of rejecting His offer. Holy Week is a moment to receive the Cornerstone anew.

On this quiet Saturday before the hallelujahs of the resurrection, what are we willing to ponder as we pause at the grave of Jesus?

Joy can be found if we look for it. This is as true for the accounting clerk forgotten in some corner cubicle as it is for the caregiver rising each morning to the same, sad routine.

There is a fairly new designation for people who are tired of church these days and it is called “the Dones.” Thomas might have been the first “done” of all time.

For followers of Christ, any day is a day to celebrate Jesus’ resurrection from the dead. So go ahead and celebrate today and every day what the Lord has granted us on this side.