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Highland preacher throwing Easter party

April 15, 2014 by Allison Brown

Jonathan Storment, preaching minister at Highland Church of Christ, will kick off his new series, "Jesus Throws The Best Parties", by throwing a party April 20. Following the 11 a.m. service, Highland families, friends and neighbors are invited to celebrate Jesus and the gift of life with food, music and community. In years past, Highland ... [Read More…]

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Chapel celebrates Easter with Holy Week

April 15, 2014 by Logan Sartain

Chapel during Holy Week this year will follow the life of Jesus as told in the gospel of Matthew, leading up to the crucifixion through a new and unique format. Each year, the Chapel Office tries to make Chapel different during Holy Week, said Abbie Baird, junior youth and family ministry major Leander and Chapel worship coordinator. The goal ... [Read More…]

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Lent: How to make the most of your fast

March 6, 2014 by Optimist Editorial Board

Ash Wednesday marked the beginning of Lent, also known as spring training for Christians. The 40-day fasting period is traditionally celebrated by Catholics to commemorate the 40 years the Israelites spent wandering in the wilderness and Jesus' 40 days of fasting and prayer in the desert. During this season, participants abstain from various ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Editorials, Opinion Tagged With: Easter, Spiritual Life

Easter break needs more of an Easter break

April 3, 2013 by Optimist Editorial Board

Easter evokes many thoughts: bunnies, eggs, pastels, new life and spring. As students on a private Christian university campus, the first image that should come to mind is Jesus' resurrection. Canceling class on Good Friday is a good recognition of the Easter weekend and gives students a day of rest to remember the saddest day in the Christian's ... [Read More…]

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Cartoon: Easter traditions

March 27, 2013 by Evan Marks

Evan's Marks by Evan Marks "Easter traditions" ... [Read More…]

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Lent challenging students

March 20, 2013 by Emmett Niland

ACU students have been participating in Lent during the month of March by giving something up or taking something on. Lent is the 40 day period leading up to Easter Sunday in which Christians are called to give something up in remembrance of the 40 days Jesus spent fasting in the desert. Christians observe Lent in a variety of ways. Some people ... [Read More…]

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Lent provides second chance

February 13, 2013 by Gabi Powell

If New Year's resolutions seem to be withering, fear not, Lent has come to pass. I always had deemed Lent the strike-two event for resolutioners, the non-Catholics bandwagon jump for those who postponed January 1st goals. The pre-Easter preparation is a traditional Catholic ritual held 40 days prior to Holy Week, a time set to give up pleasures ... [Read More…]

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Childlike activity preserves sanity

April 9, 2010 by Linda Bailey

I went home last weekend to celebrate Easter with my parents and younger sister. I love my family with all of my heart, but my love for my hometown runs about as deep as the dried-up riverbeds on the outskirts of town. But, my mom wanted me to come home, so I agreed. I thought it would give me a much-needed opportunity to finish a research paper ... [Read More…]

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