Easter is the most important feast of the Christian year—so important that the Church sets aside a seven-week season to rejoice in Christ’s victory over sin and death. How can a family sustain this "Easter spirit" of celebration all the way to Pentecost? More »

Every Easter we hear the words, “Jesus is risen.” And every Easter, we are quick to agree. More »

The amiable Redeemer approaches the end of life. My soul, behold those eyes grow dim; that beautiful countenance becomes pale; that heart palpitates feebly; that sacred body is abandoned to death. More »

Studies show that people are earning more money and living longer today than ever before. Yet, in the midst of such prosperity, financial worries appear to be on the increase. More »

What in the name of heaven is going on?” Startled by sirens and shouts, I swung out of my bed and peered out the window into the school yard, where two fire trucks and several police cars were flashing their lights. More »

In this imperfect world, we often find that theory and reality don’t always see eye to-eye. For instance, we can know in a theoretical way that our old life of sin was crucified with Christ and that through faith in the cross we can be set free from the power of sin. More »

Do you believe that God can heal an estrangement in your marriage or from your children? Do you wonder about God’s power to heal some past hurt or resentment? More »

In our home, we read the Passion story on Friday evenings during Lent. Each time, every family member is asked to view the events through the eyes of a different player in the drama. More »