April 1st, 2026
by Ronnie Harris
by Ronnie Harris
I recently took a trip to Alabama for the funeral of my aunt. I had two days in the 70’s and two days in the 80’s. Beautiful warmth and sunshine.
Fast forward to today—April 1st—in Edmonds, and it’s a different picture entirely. It’s 48 degrees, feels like 40, and the rain is falling. If you’ve lived in the Northwest long enough, you know this feeling well.
There’s a familiar saying: “April showers bring May flowers.” It reminds us that rain isn’t just an inconvenience—it’s actually necessary. Rain prepares the ground for growth, for new life, and for beauty that is coming.
In many ways, this mirrors the story of Easter.
Right now, a rainy April day can feel a bit like that Friday afternoon when Jesus died—heavy, gray, and uncertain. But Easter Sunday is coming. And when it arrives, it brings the warmth, hope, and life that feels more like those 80 degree days.
You may have heard it said that Easter is the “Super Bowl of Christianity.” And in many ways, that’s true. It is often the most attended Sunday of the year. Family members who don’t normally attend church come along. Invitations are more readily accepted. There’s a sense that this day matters.
But why does it matter so much?
Because the resurrection of Jesus is the very center of our faith. Jesus didn’t just die on the cross for the sins of the world—He was raised from the dead. He was still Himself but transformed. And because of that, we have the promise that we, too, will one day be made new.
The older we get, the more that promise begins to resonate. The hope of a renewed body and eternal life becomes not just theological—but deeply personal.
But Easter isn’t just about a future hope. It’s about a present reality.
Because of Jesus, we can “die” to our old life and be raised into a new one—right now. Forgiven. Free. Learning to walk in His way.
And even if it feels like sin or struggle is raining down on your life today, you don’t have to wait for better weather.
New life begins the moment you put your faith in Jesus.
So, as we step into April, may we remember: the rain is not the end of the story. Resurrection is coming.
In Him,
Pastor Ronnie
Fast forward to today—April 1st—in Edmonds, and it’s a different picture entirely. It’s 48 degrees, feels like 40, and the rain is falling. If you’ve lived in the Northwest long enough, you know this feeling well.
There’s a familiar saying: “April showers bring May flowers.” It reminds us that rain isn’t just an inconvenience—it’s actually necessary. Rain prepares the ground for growth, for new life, and for beauty that is coming.
In many ways, this mirrors the story of Easter.
Right now, a rainy April day can feel a bit like that Friday afternoon when Jesus died—heavy, gray, and uncertain. But Easter Sunday is coming. And when it arrives, it brings the warmth, hope, and life that feels more like those 80 degree days.
You may have heard it said that Easter is the “Super Bowl of Christianity.” And in many ways, that’s true. It is often the most attended Sunday of the year. Family members who don’t normally attend church come along. Invitations are more readily accepted. There’s a sense that this day matters.
But why does it matter so much?
Because the resurrection of Jesus is the very center of our faith. Jesus didn’t just die on the cross for the sins of the world—He was raised from the dead. He was still Himself but transformed. And because of that, we have the promise that we, too, will one day be made new.
The older we get, the more that promise begins to resonate. The hope of a renewed body and eternal life becomes not just theological—but deeply personal.
But Easter isn’t just about a future hope. It’s about a present reality.
Because of Jesus, we can “die” to our old life and be raised into a new one—right now. Forgiven. Free. Learning to walk in His way.
And even if it feels like sin or struggle is raining down on your life today, you don’t have to wait for better weather.
New life begins the moment you put your faith in Jesus.
So, as we step into April, may we remember: the rain is not the end of the story. Resurrection is coming.
In Him,
Pastor Ronnie
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