Louis E. Lotz

The anxiety begins around mid-February Palms sweating, lips thin and straight as a mail slot, you peek ahead in your calendar. There it is staring up at you from the page—the queen of Christian festivals, the holy day of holy days, Easter.

Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the lands! Serve the Lord with gladness! Come into his presence with singing!

A prayer of thanksgiving from West Africa.