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April 16, 2026
Dear Church Family,
I read Brittany Sharp’s words to us in last week’s newsletter and was blessed. As I think about the emotional realities of the Christian life, there is much truth to the idea of an “Easter let down.” Let me piggy-back off her encouragement and share some additional thoughts that help me continue the blessing of Easter into the next season of life.
First, Easter is a celebration of a historical reality. While the celebration of food and dates on the calendar fade, the historical reality doesn’t! It can be very helpful if we learn to see the new life of Easter as something we celebrate every morning we wake and trust in the Lord’s saving power every night we go to sleep.
Second, Easter is a present experience we are to live out and enjoy. Every bit of our lives have been wrecked by sin, but the new life of the resurrection should be renewing our inner selves each moment we walk with Christ.
Third, Easter is a future hope. My body is slowly returning to the dust from which Adam was made; however, my union with Jesus comes with a promise that my body will be resurrected like the body of Christ! I will know Him and serve Him forever – along with you! Wow!
These three realities of Easter can move us into spring and summer with great hope and joy. May you trust the risen Christ, follow Him closely, and experience His power, even in the world of suffering in which we currently live.
He is good! He lives!
Pastor Zach
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