pastors' Blog

  Walloon Church | Love Like Jesus
  • Home
  • New Here
    • Plan Your Visit
    • Our Campuses
    • Our Values
    • Our Beliefs
    • Our Staff
  • Next Steps
    • Life Groups
    • Giving
    • Baptism
    • Serving
    • Missions
    • Membership
  • Ministries
    • WLCC Ministries
    • EJCC Ministries
    • ACC Ministries
    • Receive Prayer
    • Pastors' Blog
  • Watch
  • E-Bulletin
    • WLCC eBulletin
    • EJCC eBulletin
    • ACC eBulletin
    • Calendar

Easter is an invitation to faith

3/28/2024

0 Comments

 
Picture
​Easter Sunday brings a story that's less about bunnies and eggs and more about a kind of love and bravery that turns the world on its head. Picture this: Mary Magdalene, under the cover of darkness, making her way to the tomb of Jesus. While his closest followers are in hiding, she stands as a beacon of courage, ready to face whatever comes just to be near Him one last time.

Imagine the shock then, the stone rolled away, the tomb empty. Mary runs to tell Peter and John, sparking a footrace back to the site. Yet, despite the empty grave clothes, the conclusion jumps to grave robbery rather than resurrection. It’s a stark reminder of how often we look for the dead among the living, missing the miracle right in front of us.

It's here the story takes a turn that speaks directly to the heart. Mary, consumed by grief, doesn't recognize Jesus until he speaks her name. In that moment, everything changes. Her sorrow transforms into joy, and the reality of a living Jesus crystallizes. It's a powerful reminder that sometimes, in the midst of our darkest moments, we're on the cusp of an encounter that can redefine everything.

But let's not gloss over the questions Jesus asks Mary, questions that are just as relevant today. Why are we crying? Who are we looking for? Do we recognize the Jesus standing right in front of us, or are we too caught up in our search for what's been lost to see the hope of what’s been found?

This story isn't just historical; it's personal. It invites us to examine our own encounters with Jesus. Are we seeking a savior who fits our expectations, or are we open to the reality of who He is and what He’s doing in our lives right now? 

The evidence of Jesus' resurrection is compelling, not just as a matter of faith but as a fact of history. Yet, it’s not just about proving a point. It’s about the transformative power of realizing Jesus is alive, not just in the pages of scripture but in the here and now, working in and through us.

So, where does this leave us? Well, maybe with more questions than answers. But perhaps that’s the point. Maybe faith isn’t about having all the answers but about being willing to ask the questions, to seek, to knock, to find the living among the living.

Easter is an invitation. An invitation to experience a close encounter with Jesus that changes everything. To move beyond looking for the dead and to start living in the presence of the living King. It’s about finding our place in the story that’s still unfolding, a story of resurrection, hope, and a love that calls us each by name.

- Adapted from sermons preached across our 3 campuses on Easter Sunday 2024.

0 Comments



Leave a Reply.

    Welcome to the pastors' blog!

    These posts are adapted from our pastors' weekly sermons.

    Picture

    Previous posts

    May 2025
    April 2025
    March 2025
    February 2025
    January 2025
    December 2024
    November 2024
    October 2024
    September 2024
    August 2024
    July 2024
    June 2024
    May 2024
    April 2024
    March 2024
    February 2024
    January 2024
    December 2023
    November 2023
    October 2023
    September 2023
    August 2023
    July 2023
    June 2023
    May 2023
    April 2023

    RSS Feed

CONTACT US

OFFICE EMAIL
[email protected]
PHONE
(231) 535-2288

MAILING ADDRESS
​PO Box 35
Walloon Lake, MI 49796


WLCC ON SOCIAL MEDIA

EJCC ON SOCIAL MEDIA
ACC ON SOCIAL MEDIA

SERVICE TIMES

Walloon Lake Community Church
First Service - 9:00a
Second Service  - 10:45a
---
East Jordan Community Church
First Service - 9:00a
Second Service  - 10:45a
---
Alanson Community Church
Service - 10:30a

Plan Your Visit

LOCATIONS

Walloon Lake Community Church
4320 M-75 N
Walloon Lake, MI 49796
Phone: (231) 535-2288
---
East Jordan Community Church
301 Nichols St.
East Jordan, MI 49727
Phone: (231) 536-2299
---
Alanson Community Church
7247 US 31
Alanson, MI 49706
Phone: (231) 548-5836
  • Home
  • New Here
    • Plan Your Visit
    • Our Campuses
    • Our Values
    • Our Beliefs
    • Our Staff
  • Next Steps
    • Life Groups
    • Giving
    • Baptism
    • Serving
    • Missions
    • Membership
  • Ministries
    • WLCC Ministries
    • EJCC Ministries
    • ACC Ministries
    • Receive Prayer
    • Pastors' Blog
  • Watch
  • E-Bulletin
    • WLCC eBulletin
    • EJCC eBulletin
    • ACC eBulletin
    • Calendar