In the Gospel of John, Jesus tells us that the greatest love we can have for one another is to lay down our lives for each other. On Easter, we celebrate the story of the resurrection of Jesus and the hope that gives to all of Jesus' followers, knowing that Jesus was willing to lay down his life for us. For some, it's a difficult story to believe-but for those who follow Jesus, it is the only story that truly matters. As followers of Jesus, the resurrection gives us hope, and it gives us work to do in our world: to prepare, practice, play (have joy), and to invite others to participate in the resurrected life.