The life, death and resurrection of Jesus was the fulfillment of all that God had planned, promised and foreshadowed. This news — these stories of a savior — can bring us life-altering, life-forming lessons and insight. Too often, though, they only evoke memories of Sunday school, coloring pages and Christian cartoons. As we approach Easter, let’s slow down and look more closely at the classic stories of Jesus, and how they can impact the course for our lives and give us confidence to face our circumstances and future with hope.