By this gospel you are saved...

...that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures.

This is one of the most wonderful things I've read in years. A.N.Wilson rediscovering his Christian faith this Easter.

He is risen indeed

Fabulous article from the Times by Tom Wright* on Easter:

For at least 200 years the West has lived on the dream that we can bring justice and beauty to the world all by ourselves...

*He is currently the Bishop of Durham, but I remember him vividly from his time as chaplain of Worcester College, Oxford. He gave a series of four hour-long talks on Isaiah 40-55 which were absolutely life-changing for me and still inspire me in the task of being a Christian theologian.

ETA: somewhat appropriately, an egg: . And look! It's pink and green. ;)