40 Days of Preparation Day 1 Today, we begin to prepare our hearts, souls and minds for the most high of all Christian holy days, Easter Sunday. On day “1” of our 40 days of preparation for Easter the #1 sin which I must “put off” is the sin of, failing to love God enough! We need to remember what Jesus… Read More
40 Days of Preparation Why 40 Days As we begin to prepare our hearts for Easter the question needs to answered why “40” days? In this post I will attempt to explain the significance of the number “40” in the Scriptures. 40 days of Rain The first instance in which the number “40” occurs in the Bible is during the story of… Read More
How to Utilize the 40 Days of Preparation for Easter I invite you to join me for 40 days of preparation for Easter. One metaphor used in the New Testament to denote repenting of sin is that of “putting on” and “putting off.” For example if after a careful examination of my own life I realize that I am not being obedient to Christ then… Read More
40 Days of Preparation for Easter If you believe as do I that Easter should be the highest and holiest of days for Christians, then its celebration should be the grandest of our holidays. If you honestly evaluate current American church culture, however, you have to honestly admit that Christmas and not Easter receives our greatest celebratory effort. While I do… Read More