Resurrection

Easter reminds us that resurrection isn’t just a one-time event but the ongoing rhythm of how God works in the world. Just as spring brings new life from seemingly barren soil, God’s love transforms us, rolling away the stones that block hope. In the story of Mary Magdalene, we meet someone who didn’t “get” Easter yet showed up anyway, embodying faith in her simple presence. Mary, once seen and liberated by Jesus, found herself at the tomb in grief, only to hear her name spoken in love by the risen Christ. That moment transformed her—not just as a witness of resurrection but as its first preacher, sent to share the good news of God’s new-making work. Like Mary, we are invited to show up—in moments of despair, injustice, or daily life—and trust that resurrection is breaking forth, even when unseen. From this rhythm of showing up, God plants seeds of love, hope, and justice that grow into life renewed. May we bear this rhythm of Easter into our own lives, knowing that what makes it Easter is what God does next.