Lilacs are fragrant and colorful flowers that can symbolize love, joy, faith, and resurrection. Let's thank God for the gift of spring and the gift of lilacs.
As a body went into the grave, grievers had no assurance that the victim of death would have life beyond the grave. Death brought hopelessness and darkness.
Finally Austin could stand it no longer. He turned to his dad and said excitedly, “Dad, do it again! Do it again!”
Have you ever thought about what it was like for Jesus' first followers on the day after Good Friday? I'm sure they had no idea that the day that had just passed would someday be called "good."