Easter

One snack food with a history in Christian faith is the pretzel. Pretzels have a long-standing tradition in Christianity, dating back to the Middle Ages. According to popular belief, the pretzel’s unique shape was created to resemble arms crossed in prayer, with the three holes representing the Holy Trinity. They …

Easter Sunday Definition:  An annual church festival commemorating Christ’s resurrection, and occurring on Sunday, the second day after Good Friday. It corresponds to the pasha or passover of the Jews, and most nations still give it this name under the various forms of pascha, pasque, paque, or pask. “The day on …

At Easter time, the story of Jesus is so special, especially when put to song in such a beautiful way by Carroll Roberson below. One pair of hands formed the mountainsOne pair of hands formed the seaOne pair of hands made the sun and the moonEvery bird, every flower, every …

Story written by a 6-year-old with her dad One day Annie was walking around. She gently picked up an Easter egg and shook it. She said, “No, there is nothing interesting in this one. I am an Easter egg hunter.” She found a little purple egg and shook it. She …

The Lesson of Easter from an Unlikely Child A True Story by Ida Mae Kempel Jeremy was born with a twisted body and a slow mind. At the age of 12 he was still in second grade, seemingly unable to learn. His teacher, Doris Miller, often became exasperated with him. …

A True Story by Debbie Orrico Grandma Lily was a very special woman with a fierce streak of independence that showed itself at an early age.  When she was just 16 years old, she eloped with a 28 year old man.  Although her family placed bets that this union would …

— Author unknown The Christians who upstaged their Atheist Russian Leader You probably do not remember the name Nikolai Ivanovich Bukharin, nor should you.  But during his day he was as powerful a man as there was on earth. As Russian Communist leader he took part in the Bolshevik Revolution …

By Pastor John W. WattsFirst Protestant Community Church, Fort Lauderdale, FloridaFri., Mar. 25, 2005  Today is the day that most of Christianity celebrates or remembers in some way as “Good Friday.” It is the day we remember as the day when Jesus was nailed to that old rugged cross about …

Last April, on a Sunday, we took one of our “nowhere” drives. My husband was quietly driving a back road. I was occupied in the front passenger seat watching the scenery. I noticed out of the corner of my eye that my husband was straining to look out my window. …

This is a true, uplifting story by Russell Kelfer… not just for the Easter season. Edith Burns was a wonderful Christian who lived in San Antonio, Texas. She was the patient of doctor by the name of Will Phillips. Dr. Phillips was a gentle doctor who saw patients as people. …