The really good news from Romans 8 is that, as Christians, we have become adopted sons and daughters of God, with all the benefits of the new family that that entails. We benefit from faith and hope: faith is grounded in the reality of the past: hope is looking to the reality of the future. Don't keep this a secret! Let's encourage one another this week to share our faith-story with those we know.

Today we take a panoramic look back at the whole Easter narrative, hour by hour. Take time to absorb in all God achieved in Christ at Calvary - and rejoice!

Ezekiel had the faith to prophesy to dry bones - and saw a whole army come back to life! Even when our discipleship becomes difficult or disheartening, there is always hope. If God can resurrect an entire army, why can't he resurrect faith, resurrect hope where it’s been dashed, resurrect a relationship, or resurrect a shattered dream?

'So Abram went.' Words which changed the history of mankind. God called Abram, and he obeyed. In a similar way, Jesus called a few fishermen to be his first disciples by saying 'Push out into deep water and prepare for a catch.' And they did. Perhaps God is calling you to a new thing - are you ready to 'push out into deep water'? Remember, Jesus is in the boat, and that makes all the difference!