A recent article about mental wellness advocated several appealing strategies for letting go of past hurts and creating healthier relationships: look for the positive in the situation, cultivate empathy for the other side and just move on.
My mother observed Lent and always wore all black to church on Good Friday. One time, shortly before we left the house, I asked her why.
“Today is kind of like remembering Jesus’ funeral. Of course, we know he’s alive and waiting for us in heaven, but first he had to die.”
Whether you’re settling in to watch Ten Commandments or Prince of Egypt with the family to kick off this pre-Easter weekend, the part of the story most likely to invoke questions among children or just generally inquisitive viewers is the angel of death and the Passover feast.
Gary Wilkerson emphasizes the importance of prioritizing a deep, intimate love for Jesus above all else in the Christian life.