Because of Easter, we see hope rising. Easter with Jesus’ resurrection is so important and so powerful. It all looked pretty hopeless and game over when Jesus was crucified on that first Good Friday. Yet, hope came out of it.When Jesus died, it was not just His body that was buried, but so was his follower's hope.Jesus conquered the grave three days later and He shifted everyone's perspective. It caused HOPE to rise.“Don’t be alarmed,” said a young man who was dressed in a white robe and was sitting inside the tomb where Jesus was laid after his crucifixion. “You are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who was crucified. He has risen! He is not here. See the place where they laid him.” - Mark 16:6 NIVJesus brings hope to each of us this morning. Christ the Lord is risen today! Alleluia ... See MoreSee Less