Easter is more than a Sunday, even more than a 50-day festival of the church year. For people of faith, the hope and promise of the Resurrection impacts us every day, year round. How do we live each day with the confidence that Jesus lives, that God brings life out of death, and that love wins?
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Share: What were your high and low points today?
Read: Romans 6:4b “…just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, so we too might walk in newness of life.”
Reflect: How do you think it feels to walk in “newness of life?” What does it mean?
Pray: “Dear God, as we practice Easter in our daily lives, remind us that each day we get a fresh start. Amen.”
Bless: Trace a cross on each other’s shoulder, hand, or head and say “[Name], you are a beloved child of God.”
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May Wendell Berry’s poem Manifesto: The Mad Farmer Liberation Front and Mark Lalama Trio’s music inspire you to “practice resurrection.”
Enjoy the picture book Good News! It’s Easter! written and read by Glenys Nellist; illustrated by Lizzie Walkley. What is your good news?
Sing and dance—or at least tap your toes—to the SOTV Worship Band’s version of I am Free.
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