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What Easter means to me

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To me, Easter is the best day of the year! I can’t even imagine what my life or my children’s lives would be like without Easter. Even though many people don’t want to admit it, the strength of our country and so many wonderful things about the world would not have been the same if Easter had never happened.

The Passover Lamb was raised from the dead

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He is risen! Indeed! This is a special time of year in which disciples of Jesus Christ celebrate the resurrection of Jesus from death to life. It is amazing that some 3,500 years ago, as the people of Israel were preparing to flee the land in which they had been held as slaves for around 400 years, God gave them a picture of the salvation that would come in the Passover.

Resurrection should be remembered every week

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Easter Sunday is this coming Sunday, March 31. Many Christians refer to this as “Resurrection Sunday” because it is a day in which we especially celebrate the resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Jesus, the only way to eternal life

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Jesus is our Home of Eternal Life. In Matthew 11:28 Jesus invites us to come to Him. Jesus says come unto me all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29) Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me for I am meek and lowly in heart and ye shall find rest unto your souls.

The battle has been won! He is risen!

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News, some false, some true, made its way to London from Waterloo, which caused much confusion among a public that was desperate to know if Napoleon had been defeated. As accounts of the previous day’s battles muddied the waters, mixed information filtered into the country.

What the resurrection of Jesus changes

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I. Jesus’ resurrection changes our conversations (Luke 24:13-24). Two of Jesus’ disciples walk together down a seven-mile stretch of road, having a conversation. It was about the resurrection of Jesus, obviously the most shocking news they had ever heard. A stranger began to walk with them (Jesus incognito), and they were astounded to learn this man had apparently not heard about the resurrection. Notice that their conversation wasn’t just about the details of the resurrection, but also about who He was supposed to be, His life, His death, and what it all meant.The truth of the resurrection is just as shocking today as it was the day it occurred. Don’t treat the resurrection as some cold truth you’ve always heard. Do not allow your understanding and presentation of the gospel to be about the death of Jesus alone. Let Jesus’ resurrection change your conversation. Talk about it this week with the same excitement as if it just happened.

How to make higher-quality choices at the grocery store

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Grocery shopping can be stressful when there are so many options, especially if you’re making a conscious effort to make high-quality food choices while you shop. Arming yourself with a plan and plenty of information can help you make smarter choices and feel good about the meals you prepare for your family.

How to make your own all-purpose cleaner

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Making your own all-purpose household cleaner is an easy alternative to store-bought chemicals. This version of a homemade cleaner is environmentally friendly and less likely to cause irritation.

Author will speak at Kountze library

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The Friends of Kountze Public Library will host German Author, Barbara Ortwein, from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 2, at the library, 800 South Redwood. Barbara will tell the story of the Engelbach family from Germany to Texas.