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The Passover

The Passover

The night was the same as every annual Passover meal that had preceded it for generations… but SO much different! 

Then he took a cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, 

saying, “Drink from it, all of you. This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out 

for many for the forgiveness of sins.” Matthew 26:27-28 (NIV)

Passover began when God rescued the Israelites from Egyptian slavery as He birthed His people into a nation. With instructions to use a lamb’s blood to cover their doorposts, the Hebrew households were saved from the destroyer who “passed over them,” while first born Egyptians were killed.

If I Could Interview Mary Magdalene

If I Could Interview Mary Magdalene

Have you ever been asked, “If you could have a dinner party and invite one person from history—living or dead—who would it be? Mary Magdalene! Hers is the one name that ALWAYS hijacks my mind before the questioner even has time to finish asking. Outside of Jesus, I think she is the single most fascinating human who ever walked this earth.

Standing in Jesus’ Tomb

Standing in Jesus’ Tomb

My heart raced as I held my breath. It happened so quickly, I’d had no warning to prepare my heart and head for where I was and what I was feeling. Our small tour group had been told we’d see the tomb where they were almost positive Jesus was placed in, but I never imagined I’d actually stand inside it!

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Balancing the Bunny

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Balancing the Bunny

The Easter Bunny.... what’s not to love? A human-sized rodent, dressed in his Sunday best, delivers candy and stuffed animals to children on Easter morning. Not only does he come bearing gifts, but this bunny happens to have an abundance of eggs that he likes to hide in yards and bushes and.....wait...... what?



Hold Fast, My Sisters

Hold Fast, My Sisters

It wasn’t long ago that when the word “Lent” was spoken, all that came to my mind was the tiny bits of string or fabric that I use a roller to pull off my clothes. Much to my confusion, it wasn’t lint my new church was talking about, but instead it was the beautiful time of fasting leading up to Easter… Lent. As an evangelical, I found it an adjustment to…

Creative Options To A Candy-Coated Easter Basket

Creative Options To A Candy-Coated Easter Basket

My oldest child is CRA-ZAY on candy! She has a lot of energy already, but candy sends her into “rare form.” As each holiday rolls around the calendar, I’m always trying to find alternative treats to candy. So here’s your not-quite-comprehensive guide to a candy-free or candy-lite Easter basket.

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