April 20, 2025: The Greatest Prize

Our great obsession.

Some of my earliest Easter memories take me back to the big park near my home.

Each year, the city scattered thousands of candies across the wooded area. Kids like me showed up clutching empty baskets, ready to scoop up as much sugar as possible.

But nothing rivaled the golden egg.

The legendary prize was hidden somewhere and stuffed with cash. This trophy dominated our imaginations. We strategized and searched, sprinting past jelly beans and plastic eggs in hopes of striking gold. But sadly, none of us ever found it.

These days, Easter looks a little different.

After church, we grabbed lunch with family, smiled for a photo with a costumed bunny, then enjoyed an evening walk. No hunts. No frantic dashes.

But there’s a truth I carry, better than any childhood thrill. A favorite quote puts it perfectly:

“If Christ is risen, nothing else matters. And if Christ is not risen, nothing else matters.”
-Jaroslav Pelikan

Back then, I chased treasure I couldn’t find. Now, I hold one I can’t lose.