Experiencing Easter

Gregory Tolle knows that to fully understand and appreciate the miracle of new life at Easter one has to first fully understand and experience death. In <i>Experiencing Easter</i> the reader is taken on a journey through Lent. Beginning on Ash Wednesday and culminating on Easter this book invites readers to experience:<br>Clean Hearts<br>Extravagant Worship<br>Wilderness<br>Forgiveness<br>Fearlessness<br>Hope<br>Second Chances<br>Death and Everlasting Life<br><br>An extraordinary storyteller Tolle shares truths that will enhance any pastor's sermons during the Lenten season -- and what pastor has not struggled with finding a fresh unique way to present these age-old fundamentals of Christianity! Whether used as a preaching aid or simply read for enjoyment <i>Experiencing Easter</i> is destined to become a classic that will be used for years to come by all who wish to experience this holy season anew every year.<br><br><i>Reading Greg Tolle's thoughtful Lenten sermons I find my heart encouraged and strengthened. <b>Experiencing Easter</b> reminds me of the depth and power of God's grace given to us in Christ. Reading these sermons I found myself smiling and thinking and thanking God for the treasure of the gospel.</i><br>R. Wade Paschal Jr.<br>Senior Pastor First United Methodist Church<br>Tulsa Oklahoma<br>author of <i>Vital Adult Learning</i> and <i>Serving with Christ</i><br><br><i>In this creative work Tolle offers a helpful path through Lenten discovery to Christian assurance as part of a resurrection people. Using both historic and current illustrations he points the reader from Ash Wednesday's self-assessment by way of confession and forgiveness to a recognition of God's creative grace and true celebration. This can be a timely and valuable spiritual growth resource.</i><br>Gordon C. Goodgame<br>Retired Elder Holston Annual Conference<br>United Methodist Church<br><br><b>Gregory L. Tolle</b> is the senior minister at First United Methodist Church in Durant Oklahoma. A graduate of Oklahoma City University (B.A. in Religion) and Texas Christian University (M.Div.) Tolle has had numerous articles published in <i>Group</i> magazine. He is the author of three volumes in the popular CSS series <i>Lectionary Tales for the Pulpit</i>.