From the Pulpit: 'Old ways in our life are done, gone'

Easter is a cherished time. It is here again to mark the miraculous resurrection of Jesus Christ – a symbol of hope and renewal for millions across the globe. As the season of rebirth arrives with the blossoming of flowers, communities and families come together to engage in time-honored traditions, from attending church services to participating in egg hunts and sharing festive meals.

It all speaks of new life. What was once dead is now alive. For some of us, this is a new beginning or a fresh start in our lives. We have this hope to hold onto!

Let’s be real; life can be brutal. There is enough goodness in the world to barely get us out of bed in the morning and plenty of sadness to knock us back down. When the sadness outweighs the goodness, we say, “What’s the point?

 Just like they did so many years ago, we long for Jesus to return. We long for new life. We are crying out for the restoration of all things. Let us come together as a community and all say, “We are made new”. The old ways in our life are done and gone. We are brand new!