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"Lent is a time of remembering Christ's sacrifice--and yet it is not meant to be depressing; it is meant to be reorienting. The 40-day holy season is one of transition when we turn our eyes away from fading disappointments and move ever closer to the radiance of Easter hope. This is the purpose of The promise of Lent devotional: to stir up the hope that God has given us in the midst of a fallen world. Each day you'll read of death and new life, temptation...

"All of the animals pile on board and then they tumble out to get the Bunny Bus gussied up for the big Easter Parade"--

Zack and Drake venture to Gluco, the candy planet, for some Easter fun but while competing in such activities as an egg toss and a three-legged race, Zack is so determined to come in first that he considers cheating to win.

• Incisive theology, yet accessible • Small book with large possibilities for group study and personal reflection • Makes a marvelous Lenten resource This brilliant series of theological reflections from internationally known scholar and Anglican cleric Samuel Wells reflects on the challenges of our understanding of Christ's crucifixion that arise today using contemporary ideas in history, biblical studies, and philosophy. Wells deals with...

From the desert to Jerusalem The desert is a solitary place, where vital resources are scarce. The word desert conjures up images of struggle, hardship, and loneliness. Yet, it is in the desert that the season of Lent begins. There we find Jesus, fasting forty days, and undergoing temptation by the devil. God used the desert to prepare Jesus for his mission. What is otherwise a place of desolation and despair became the necessary starting point...

Derek Maul beckons you to join him on a devotional pilgrimage through Lent. Imagine yourself sitting at the table with Jesus and his disciples. Walk with Jesus on the dusty path from Bethany to Jerusalem. Watch him closely and listen to his words of grace, hope, and challenge as he moves purposefully toward the Cross. Reaching Toward Easter features 49 daily devotions that include in-depth Bible study, personal stories, and prayers. Maul hopes that...

Fresh, accessible, and thought-provoking look at the life and ministry of Jesus Each day's entry includes a Scripture text, meditation, and questions for journaling and spiritual growth Lent is a journey of the mind, heart, and spirit from the ashes of humanity to the cross and beyond-to the empty tomb. The central figure in that journey is Jesus. But who was he really? Why did he come and minister among us? How can his teachings enhance our lives?...

Easter is fun to celebrate but how much do you know about the first Easter Sunday? Are you able to name who the first person to see Jesus after His resurrection was? Or which gospel has the most information about the Easter story? What about who the soldiers took Jesus to first? The story of Easter is one of the most emotional and sacred tales contained within the New Testament, and the Bible as a whole; telling the story of the arrest, death, and...

In the face of grief and loss, have you ever wondered how you will ever move beyond your tears and emptiness? Is it possible to find purpose and meaning after you have suffered the death of a loved one? "The risen Christ meets us in our tears." With these gentle words Trevor Hudson invites you to enter the deeply moving Gospel story of the garden encounter between the risen Christ and Mary Magdalene on the first Easter morning. In the Foreword, Dallas...