But on the first day of the week, at early dawn, they came to the tomb, taking the spices that they had prepared. Christ is risen! Alleluia! Alleluia! He is risen indeed! So goes the traditional Easter acclamation with which Christians have celebrated the resurrection of our Lord for...
The Story Behind “Easter Is Coming”
posted by DJL
Two quick words of introduction and explanation: First, I realize this video is about Easter and we’re not yet there. But so many people have reported enjoyed seeing and sharing this video that I thought I’d make it available a few days early. Second, a number of folks have asked me where the idea for Easter is Coming came from, including most recently a colleague who is teaching a course on media, culture, and the gospel. So I decided to share what led up to a very fun, and now widely seen, endeavor. I hope it enriches your preparation for, and celebration of, the resurrection of our Lord. The Origins of Easter is Coming The story...
Holy Week in 2 Minut...
posted by DJL
Ever wonder why there are so many special services during Holy Week? Or why we wave palms on Palm Sunday? Or the significance of the foot washing on Maundy Thursday? Well, the folks at Busted Halo have put together another great video to help explain all these things and more…and all in...
Easter
posted by DJL
Easter is the heart of the faith. Christmas, Good Friday, Pentecost, these all matter of course, and the faith can’t stand apart from any of them. Yet Easter – celebrating God’s act to raise Jesus from the dead and create a new possibility and new future – is where it...
Holy Easter, Batman
posted by DJL
I honestly don’t think I’m sharing this to make fun of anyone but, to be frank, I can’t tell for sure. 🙂 I found the following advertisement so funny, and yet when I went to the church’s website (complete with promo video) I found their desire to retell the Easter...