This period of time has been as different and surreal as any this country has ever witnessed. Those who remember the Depression and World War II perhaps can say that they have seen something like this but, certainly, those of us in subsequent generations cannot. In many ways, given its frightening and unusual nature, it could not have happened at a better time of the year. Easter is coming this Sunday. Easter — a needed word from God about Jesus Christ’s triumph over sin and death and His rising to new life; it is a word for us right now. In normal times, Easter can seem like it is simply another marker of the season. A time for worship and praise, certainly, but also a cultural occurrence — a disembodied idea. Now, in the time of coronavirus, it is a lifeline from God. It is real, concrete news of a God who forgives our sin — wipes away any obstacle we have in our relationship with Him — and gives us eternal life with Him gratis — for free —…
