Easter

In case you are having a hard time drowning out all life’s noise and worry, I would encourage you to take a look at this list of songs which walk through the Gospel story and offer hope and assurance in exactly the areas where we all feel hard-pressed right now.

The women didn't run away from the crucifixion. Was it because they were braver or more committed than the men who had followed Jesus?

Celebrate the true meaning of Easter with this faith-filled word search! Hunt for hidden words that tell the story of Jesus' death and resurrection. This printable activity is a wonderful way for kids (or adults!) to reflect on the story of Easter while having fun. It’s perfect for Sunday school, church activities, homeschooling, or family time during the Easter season.More Exclusive Easter Content:10 Creative and Cute Crafts for Kids This EasterHow Do You Explain the Easter Story to Young Kids?Celebrating Lent as a Family - Crosswalk PLUS Marriage DevotionalPhoto and PDF credit: ©SWN/CanvaPro

As always, it is extremely important that we respect the wishes of our adult children. If, however, we are not restricted in speech or action, consider these ideas for celebrating Easter with grandkids whose parents don’t go to church.

Here are ten Easter crafts that are not only cute and creative but will lead to conversations that will help your child understand the true meaning behind this sacred holiday!

The Bible wants all people to come to know Him, and we should not hinder children from turning to Him (1 Timothy 2:4; Matthew 19:14). Start now teaching your children about the true meaning of Easter. Here are six ways to help your child understand the true meaning of Easter.

Here are five unique Easter traditions to incorporate into your family’s celebration.

This Easter, come together as a family and praise God with these eight prayers. He suffered on the cross for our salvation, and defeated death! He is worthy of all our praise.

As a parent or caregiver, you know your child’s maturity level, understanding, and squeamishness better than anyone. But even for the most sensitive little one, the Easter story is one of miraculous hope and joy. Together, we’ll dig into some do’s and don’ts of talking about this with young kids.

Rather than giving valueless, fleeting attention to gifts, candy, eggs or Easter Bunny surprises this year, let us focus on the greatest comeback of all time—the Resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Besides a chocolate bunny and other sweets, fill your child's basket with unique and meaningful gifts, like seeds to plant or a bible story puzzle. The Easter basket is one more opportunity to sow the love and wonder of God in your child's heart.

A crown is a symbol of royalty and honor, but the crown of thorns was created with the opposite intent. The goal was to humiliate and dishonor Jesus, to cause Him pain, and make Him bleed.

Because we hold a special spot in our grandkids’ lives, we can help them enjoy the season while also still appreciating its significance. So give some serious thought to strategies for celebrating Easter in fresh, meaningful ways that will live in your grandkids’ memories for years to come.

Lent, therefore, is a time to look at the relational closeness between ourselves and our Lord. Where do we need to grow closer with Jesus? Where do our actions, our habits, or our attitudes, get in the way of the call to faithful living?

If you want to try a few Easter crafts this year, here are five to consider completing.