Easter 2025 + I remember, I believe

M. Campbell-Langdell (1 Cor 15, Luke 24) Gospel group Sweet Honey in the Rock’s song “I Remember, I Believe” reflects on the resilience of people of African American descent. It begins: “I don’t know how my mother walked her trouble down I don’t know how my father stood his ground I don’t know how my people survived slavery I do remember, that’s why I believe.” This is a resurrection song. It also echoes Israel’s history of coming out of slavery. Later it says: “I don’t know how the blood still runs thru my veins I don’t know how I rate to run another day Standing in a rainstorm I believe” [1] I remember, that’s why I believe. Isn’t that just like Easter? We don’t know how Jesus came back to life, but he did. It boggles our mind. But his coming back to life fills us all with a little more hope. We remember, and that’s why we believe. This week I heard that the goal of preaching is to help each other remember Jesus’ words. When we do it well, we...