Easter

Lent abandonment

Lent abandonment

Lent is a season of preparation and sacrifice. It can also be a season of abandonment, whether sin, a bad direction, or even a dream. What can you abandon this Lent season?

Denying self

Denying self

Why would Jesus ask us to sacrifice an act or item during Lent season? Self-denial is a good idea, but we can go about it for the wrong reasons.

Resurrection relationships

Resurrection relationships

Are you or is someone you know hopeless, ashamed, grieving or doubtful? Jesus brings resurrection relationship to those struggles and whatever else we experience that tears down relationships.

​He is not here

​He is not here

No matter how you celebrate Easter remember that hope is found in an empty tomb–not in bunnies, chicks, and colored eggs.

​How do you observe Lent?

​How do you observe Lent?

Nancy Sleeth gives practical ideas on how to add to your Lent season this year, rather than subtract.

Sunset and sunrise

Sunset and sunrise

Mary Magdalene went to the garden tomb, early in the morning. As day dawned, she saw the stone had been rolled away from the entrance. She assumed someone had removed the body of Jesus from the tomb.

Easter joy

Easter joy

Once you realize your need for a relationship with Jesus, as well as the importance of relationships with others, joy and authenticity can easily follow.

The word I had never heard

The word I had never heard

Jim Dunn heard a new word in fourth grade, something he wasn’t sure was okay to say. Now he encourages us to view that word as an opportunity to share Christ this Easter season.

Lent: an invitation

Lent: an invitation

Matt LeRoy of Love Chapel Hill invites you to join him on a Lent journey by reading Scripture and personal reflections from others.

200 million reasons to give to annual offering

200 million reasons to give to annual offering

See the humorous video. Estimates show that 200 million people in the U.S. do not know Jesus. The Wesleyan Church wants to do something about that through its 200 Million Reasons Offering.

A “made new” story?

A “made new” story?

Dr. Lyon is calling for reports on what God did in your church on Easter. Do you have a story to share about Christ transforming your life, your church, or your community?

​A Lenten thought

​A Lenten thought

The gospel is the story of the downward mobility of God, as Jesus became a man.