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With the end of March approaching and the start to April near, you may be thinking Easter Sunday is close. So, it may be surprising to realize that this year, Easter is actually closer to May. Easter, which is on Sunday, April 20, comes several Sundays ...

Leading up to Easter, I noticed some people in my community were in upbeat moods. During a recent grocery store run, I wore my baby blue sweatshirt with “Jesus” on the back. While waiting for a store clerk to assist me with my purchases — I had ...

Nothing against Peter Rabbit or his creator, British author Beatrix Potter, but he and his doppleganger the Easter bunny have nothing to do with the true meaning of Easter. Neither do Easter baskets, jelly beans, chocolate, bonnets, spring flowers or any ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Easter is a reminder of the love Jesus taught, how to help a neighbor, and the need to be the hands, feet, and heart of Jesus at all times. Pastor Shana Dry, First United Methodist ...

Leading up to Easter, I noticed some people in my community were in upbeat moods. During a recent grocery store run, I wore my baby blue sweatshirt with "Jesus" on the back. While waiting for a store clerk to assist me with my purchases — I had ...