April 1, 2018

Easter Sunday

Linda Fasking (Kentucky)

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I am the Living One; I was dead, and now  look, I am alive for ever and ever! - Revelation 1:18 (NIV)

I love to sit on my back porch and look out over the lake. When the sun is shining, the lake sparkles and dances in the light. But on that Easter morning the fog covered the lake like a thick gray blanket undulating across the water. However, as the sun...

Today's Prayer

Thank you, almighty God, for the hope that Easter holds for each of us. Help us to share this hope with others. In the name of the risen Christ. Amen.

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Today's Reading

Philippians 3:7-11

Thought for the Day

Jesus’ resurrection gives hope to the world.

Prayer Focus

To share the good news of Easter

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