“Christ is risen from the dead, trampling down death by death, and upon those in the tombs bestowing life!” (Ancient Christian Hymn for Easter.) The words from the above hymn, which go back to the 4th century, are chanted every Easter in every Orthodox Christian Church in every land throughout the world. For the early Christians, as for the Orthodox today, this hymn exemplifies the meaning of Pascha (Easter). We live today...

Miami Lakes Congregational Church Easter message: John 20: 11-18.  The four Gospels all have parts of the resurrection story, each a bit different but all affirming that the tomb was empty and Jesus was alive. I’ve known and appreciated those passages all my life but there is one part of John’s account that particularly moves me:  Mary, weeping outside the open tomb, looked in and saw two angels sitting where Jesus...

  Our Lady of the Lakes Easter message: Although here in South Florida the Spring season is not as highly anticipated as in places where the climate is colder, it nonetheless fills us with great hope and enthusiasm. This is because Spring reminds us of new life and perhaps a little more. Spring seems to remind us of eternity. As we watch flowers blossom, hear birds sing, and see daylight extend, we get a sense of paradise. All of us are...

  Sunrise Presbyterian Church  From the very beginning God wanted to establish a personal relationship with His created humanity. The Lord our God chose His people to serve this purpose, yet they were unable to carry out His will. God chose men and women who would bring the message of salvation and hope for humankind. God was motivated by love (John 3:16). “You love what is right” says Hebrews. God’s love is so...

In addition to Spanish Lake Elementary School’s year round science program, over 300 hundred fifth grade students completed their in-depth Science Boot Camp. The camp consisted of two-hour round robin blocks of engaging science learning in order to gain a clearer understanding of science concepts. In order to meet the higher science standards mandated by the State of Florida, the reinforcement and review of science strands were...