Posts with the tag “easter”

So they departed quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy… Matthew 28:8...  Read More

But the other rebuked him, saying, “Do you not fear God, since you are under the same sentence of condemnation? 41 And we indeed justly, for we are receiving the due reward of our deeds; but this man ...  Read More

And he came to the disciples and found them sleeping. Matthew 26:40...  Read More

Peter answered him, “Though they all fall away because of you, I will never fall away.” Matthew 26:33...  Read More

…they were indignant… Matthew 21:15...  Read More

So they took branches of palm trees and went out to meet him, crying out, “Hosanna Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, even the King of Israel” John 12:13...  Read More

"But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh." Galatians 5:16...  Read More

I was researching Easter traditions for accuracy in writing these devotions and I ran across an article entitled "Top Ten Easter Traditions in America You Need to Try". All of the traditions I have us...  Read More

Hot cross buns is more than just a tune you have to learn as a kid. In the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Canada, India, Pakistan, Malta and the United States, hot cros...  Read More

The earliest evidence of a modern Easter Bunny tradition dates back to the 1600s, when it's first mentioned in German writings. This rabbit, called "Oschter Haws," or Easter hare, was believed to lay ...  Read More

Easter Eggs are a huge tradition this time of year. Everything from real dyed eggs to Cadbury eggs to those awesome terribly addictive Star-Burst jellybean eggs - line the shelves of our stores. Decor...  Read More

OK, I am not a flower kind of guy, but this is compelling. Easter lilies are a tradition around the world. It is common practice to send Easter lilies to relatives and loved ones around Easter. In man...  Read More

I remember when I was a kid I would bite into a chocolate Easter Bunny hoping it was solid. It never was. Ever wondered why this Easter candy must-have is always hollow? According to one of the oldest...  Read More

Last year I spent twenty bucks to boost the Facebook post, advertising North Park's Easter services. Some of the public comments were brutal. Most of the negative comments involved my use of the term ...  Read More