Easter

As they approached the tomb, the place where death had claimed victory, something was different. Where just days before our Savior’s body had been sealed behind a stone too heavy to move, there was now a doorway—the stone had been rolled away. This open door was now an invitation to look into the place where death seemed to win and see that resurrection had come.

This is the promise of Easter for us today! During this four-week series we will look at some of the stones in our own lives; these things that seem too heavy to defeat. Yet, just as the early disciples saw the stone rolled away from Christ’s tomb, we too have the invitation to look closely at these places in our own lives where death has seemed victorious. Places of fear, shame, disappointment, and bitterness seem permanent, but we are invited to look closer. Resurrection has come!

The journey of discipleship is the life of a follower of Jesus. Of course, it’s not an easy one, but you are promised a steady guide, hope along every step, and lasting impact no matter your story. Everyone is invited to be part of the journey - will you embark on its path to awaken to full life?

Have you ever felt like you’re at your lowest point, and then suddenly an unexpected interaction with someone changes everything? When the stone was rolled to seal the tomb, all seemed lost. Jesus’ group of followers struggled to hold onto hope. And then. The tomb was empty! Their personal encounters with the risen Jesus filled them with joy that was greater than anything they could have expected. But without the suffering, the presence of this unexpected joy would not have had the same impact. This Easter season, joy can invade our stories of struggle and suffering as we experience His presence too.

Begin the Easter season celebrating the catalytic moment when Jesus came back to life and discover the difference it makes for your past, your present, and your future.

The 40 days after Jesus rose from the dead provides a powerful case study on the impact of encountering the God Who is still at work in our lives today.