From taxes to triumph: The true hope of Easter

The coming month of April brings to mind one of the most dreaded days of the year – Tax Day! In my forty-two years of life, I have yet to meet anyone who enjoys paying taxes. Most people dread it! After all, who likes giving up their hard-earned money and getting nothing in return? Maybe this should be the IRS’s official slogan: “The IRS: We’ve got what it takes to take what you’ve got.” But April also hosts another significant day – Easter! In the church, we know it as Resurrection Sunday. After spending three days in the tomb, Jesus rose from the dead, returning to life in victory. By the power of His resurrection, Jesus defeated death, conquered sin and invited the world to