**Scripture**: *“By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”* —John 13:35

Jesus didn’t say they’ll know us by our words alone—but by our love.
Love is our loudest witness. It's how the world knows who we follow.

Today, remember: your life preaches a sermon every day. Let it say, "Jesus lives here."

**Prompt**:
How can you show love today in a way that reflects Christ?

🎶 *Special thanks to the Salem United Methodist Church Choir for the opening and closing music. Your voices lead us closer to Christ.*

**Scripture**: *“Now Mary stood outside the tomb crying.”* —John 20:11

Mary didn’t run. She stayed.

While others had gone home or moved on, Mary remained near the place where she had last seen Jesus—broken, confused, and weeping. She didn’t know how the story would end. She just knew she couldn’t leave. And it was there, in that quiet moment of staying, that Jesus appeared.

This is the love that stays.
It shows up in hospital rooms, at kitchen tables, and in long nights of prayer. It doesn’t rush grief or demand answers. It simply remains.

**Prompt**:
Where are you being called to remain present, even when it’s difficult?

🔔 *Special thanks to the Wesley United Methodist Church Handbell Choir for providing today’s music. Your ministry continues to ring with hope and healing.*

**Scripture**: *“Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.”* —Ephesians 4:2–3

Love doesn’t build walls. Love builds bridges.
That’s the kind of love Jesus modeled—and the kind we’re called to live. In a world that is often divided by race, class, politics, and pain, resurrection love invites us to do the hard and holy work of unity.


Is there someone you’re called to reconcile with or reach across to?
Ask God to show you where a bridge needs to be built—and for the grace to start laying it down one step at a time.

🎶 *Special thanks to the Salem United Methodist Church Choir for the opening music and the Wesley United Methodist Church Handbell Choir for the closing. You are a blessing to us all.*