 The Scars of Easter
He knows the wounds of humanity. His hands prove it.
by Paul Brand with Philip Yancey
Isaac Newton said, "In the absence of any other proof, the thumb alone would convince me of God's existence." After 40 years as a surgeon specializing in hands, I am tempted to agree. Nothing in all nature rivals the hand's combination of strength and agility, tolerance and sensitivity. We use our hands for the most wonderful activities: art, music, writing, healing, touching.
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 Was Easter Borrowed from a Pagan Holiday?
The historical evidence contradicts this popular notion.
by Anthony McRoy
Anyone encountering anti-Christian polemics will quickly come up against the accusation that a major festival practiced by Christians across the globe—namely, Easter—was actually borrowed or rather usurped from a pagan celebration. I often encounter this idea among Muslims who claim that later Christians compromised with paganism to dilute the original faith of Jesus.
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Good Friday
Images of Calvary
Contemporary Christian artists reflect on Good Friday.
The Good Friday Life
We need something more than another moral imperative.
Nothing But the Blood
More and more evangelicals believe Christ's atoning death is merely a
grotesque creation of the medieval imagination. Really?
The Goodness of Good Friday
An unhappy celebration—isn't that an oxymoron?
Good Friday Surprises
Even on his way to die, Jesus did the unpredictable.
He Chose the Nails
Experience this powerful, inspirational presentation from Max Lucado.
Easter
Resurrected Life
Quotations about Easter to stir heart and mind.
When Is Easter This Year?
How to understand the unique timing of the Resurrection celebration.
The Annual Easter Challenge
Finding fresh ways to tell an old story.
Beyond Jelly Beans: The Meaning Behind Easter Symbols
The symbols of Easter are rich in tradition and meaning.
Easter Blessing Eggs
Make these colorful eggs with your kids as a reminder of God's promise of eternal life.
The Easter Story
Get the real Easter story—straight from the first century gospel writers.
The Story of Christianity
An excerpt on Jesus' life, death, and resurrection.
Why "Easter"?
Why do we call Resurrection Sunday "Easter"?
What Difference Does Easter Make?
The Resurrection's effects on life and death.
More Reflections and Personal Stories About Easter
Celebrate The Season
E-cards!
Send encouragement to a friend with a special e-card.
Easter Connections
Many events of the Easter story were prophesied in the Old Testament. Take this Bible quiz and see if you can make the Old and New Testament connections.
Easter with Your Family
Ideas, activities, and devotionals to help your family maintain a Christ-centered approach to the holiday.
Easter Resources
The Historical Jesus
This informative issue of Christian History & Biography is great material for Sunday school classes, makes a great Easter gift, and will add depth to your own Bible study.
He Lives, As He Said He Would
This Earl Palmer sermon from PreachingTodaySermons.com shows that in the Resurrection, Jesus proves that all God's promises are true.
Resurrection Promises
Download this audio sermon from PreachingTodayAudio.com to hear Robert Russell talk about how the resurrection of Christ clearly demonstrates our own hope for the future.
No Wonder They Crucified Him
This new course from ChristianBibleStudies.com examines Jesus not only as a loving leader and wise teacher, but as a man who was dangerously good. His radical approach to life will help you reconsider the nature of his death and resurrection.
Spiritual Help
Get answers and help with your questions about God and faith.
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