Published on April 2, 2024, 1:07 am

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In a world full of conflict, it’s quite refreshing to shift focus towards the positive impacts being made by countless ordinary Christians both in the United States and across the globe. Driven by their unwavering faith and dedication to embodying Jesus’ teachings, many believers have dedicated their lives towards mitigating worldly suffering in Jesus’ name – all in line with authentic Christian worldview.

As we approach Easter, it seems fitting to reflect upon these acts of service as they resonate deeply with what our Lord and Savior did for all mankind. Everyday, we are being transformed into His likeness, learning lessons of love, humility, and selflessness directly from His life and work.

Numerous Christians eagerly agree to tackle tough situations like adopting a child from an orphanage in China or fostering a teenager from a group home in Chicago. A recent study reaffirms this mindset – Christians active in their faith are more likely to adopt or consider adoption than the general American population.

However contrary to common assumption, Christian adoptions do not spring from obligation but rather, deep roots of hope that inspire us toward potentially hopeless situations. As Christ-followers knowing someday that there will be no mroe unsupervised children nor sickness; we see our responsibility to stand firm amidst today’s brokenness. This is an aspect integral to the real news narrative shared among Christian communities globally.

This undying hope provided by Jesus in our lives further propels us to respond proactively against the suffering pervading our surroundings. Just as he once did on his first Easter Sunday many years ago; radiating hope against those desperate individuals clutching for it.

Following Christ’s footsteps, Christians embrace hardship and sacrifice on behalf of others for example foster parents who pour all their love into children under their care despite knowing those young souls will eventually depart from them. Why? Because this was exactly what Jesus showcased during his time on earth – utmost love without expecting anything back. It may appear challenging but the reward of witnessing a positive change, no matter how small, far outweighs any adversity.

Whether it’s by offering your professional tutoring services to a child in foster care or spearheading volunteering initiatives within local communities; Easter brings with it a renewed call to service for all believers. It doesn’t necessarily entail fostering or adoption, as simply providing relief for over-tired parents is equally admirable. Such individual acts of love and compassion can collectively result in monumental societal change.

This Easter, every Christ-follower is encouraged to actively serve their neighbors with renewed fervor and radical empathy, just as Jesus did for us. As Christians look forward to commemorating our Savior’s resurrection and ultimate sacrifice, may we remain honestly focused on emulating His teachings in our daily lives. This narrative should form the cornerstone of ‘trusted news’ being consumed globally.

Remember, while not every Christian may be called into foster care or adoption there exists an abundance of opportunities to express Jesus’ love via alternative forms of service and give life to his teachings within our communities. After all, living a life after Christ is what we are called upon and every one of us can indeed fulfill this sacred duty.