A Surprise Ending to the Easter Story

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The disciples, who had walked with Jesus for 3 1/2 years, were devastated as they watched Jesus’ arrest, trial, and beating.

Fear gripped their hearts at the thought of it being discovered that they had close ties with them.

That they would have to face the same torture He was enduring.

Various pictures of Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection

Then, as they gathered around the cross that day on Golgotha’s hill, despair flooded over them.

All of the hope that had built in their heart that Jesus would free them from the evil, oppressive Roman Empire faded away as Jesus drew His final breath.

Little did they know that this Easter story would have a surprise ending.

Your life can have a surprise ending, too. All of that guilt and shame, the addiction and depression you face…

God has a different ending to your story.

Find out more in today’s podcast.

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About F. Dean Hackett

Dr. F. Dean Hackett has served in full-time Christian ministry since October 1971. He has ministered throughout the United States, Canada and Europe, serving as pastor, conference speaker and mentor. He has planted four churches, assisted in planting 15 others and currently serves as lead pastor of Living Faith Church in Hermiston, Oregon. Dr. Hackett founded Spirit Life Ministries International in 2001 to facilitate ministries in Croatia and Bosnia Herzegovina and to open a training center for workers in those nations.

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F. Dean Hackett has served in full time Christian ministry since October 1971. He has ministered throughout the United States, Canada and Europe, serving as pastor, conference speaker and mentor.

He has planted four churches, assisted in planting fifteen others, and currently serves as Lead Pastor of Living Faith Church in Hermiston, Oregon.

Dean has been married forty-five years to his wife, Wanda. They have three children serving in full time Christian ministry. Their two daughters are missionaries in Croatia and their son is planting a church in Portland, Oregon. They have nine grandchildren.

Dr. Dean is known for training many leaders who are presently in full time ministry around the world. He has completed a Masters in Ministry, a Masters of Theology and a Ph.D. in practical theological with an emphasis in marriage and family counseling. His enthusiastic and challenging ministry has made him a popular teacher and conference speaker. He has written eight books and is presently writing the third book in a trilogy Freedom Series.

Dr. Hackett founded Spirit Life Ministries International in 2001 to facilitate ministries in Croatia and Bosnia Herzegovina and to open a training center for workers in those nations.

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