Holiness does not happen by accident; it’s cultivated with intention. As Holy Week approaches, this piece encourages families to create meaningful, Christ-centered rhythms that nourish faith in the home and leave a lasting spiritual impact.
1. In communication
Words matter. Communication can easily make or break our morale. As followers of Christ, we are commanded to take control of what we say and how we say it to others.
This Holy Week, be intentional in how you communicate with your spouse and children. Be aware of how external stressors impact your tone and word choice. Let godliness guide your lips and use this holiday week to encourage your children, praying with and over them to remind them of their worth in Christ through his sacrifice.
“No foul language shall come out of your mouths, but only what is good, to edify him who is in need, that he may give grace to those who hear. And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God. He has sealed you for the day of redemption. Let all bitterness, wrath, and wrath, and shouting and slander, be put away from you, together with all wickedness. And be kind and tenderhearted to one another, forgiving one another, just as God also forgave you in Christ.” Ephesians 4:29-32 (CSB)
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2. On duty
This Holy Week, bring your family together to read aloud and reflect Matthew 20:28 (NLT): “For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve others, and to give his life as a ransom for many. »
Easter is a holiday that calls us to a place of reverence and worship, as we consider that the God of heaven gave His Son through the greatest service of all: sacrificial death.
If we are called to imitate Christ, why wouldn’t our celebration of Holy Week include intentional service to others? Let your family think about ways to serve others throughout the week, whether as a group or individually.
Little ones can decorate cards and crafts to deliver to the local nursing home. Older children can help out at your community’s clothes closet, soup kitchen, or homeless shelter. Does your church need baked goods, deviled eggs, or extra hands for Easter outreach programs?
Leave your children a legacy of love and service to others this Easter holiday.
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3. During free time
Spring is not known for its lackadaisical schedule. Most people juggle Easter celebrations with ballet recitals, baseball games, school plays, and preparations for graduation. Nonetheless, we still find pockets of free time to scroll through our phones or watch our favorite shows.
This Holy Week, I challenge you to come together as a family to reflect on Maundy Thursday and Good Friday. Consider the weight of Saturday as you prepare to celebrate Sunday.
I’m not saying that every day should be spent doing heavy theology. Yet there is certainly a time and place for a deep and meaningful conversation with your spouse and children about the sacred meaning of each day of Holy Week.
During this time, take advantage of your free time to invest in each other as a family, playing your favorite board game, or going out together. Honor the blessings that Christ sacrificed so that you could have them freely.
“We know what true love is because Jesus gave his life for us. So we must also give our lives for our brothers and sisters.” 1 John 3:16 (NLT)
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4. In the holiday chaos
Like I said, spring is a wild season. People are pulled in many directions, which means chaos is inevitable; it’s part of the fast-paced world we live in.
Knowing this, enter Holy Week in prayer, asking for God’s peace and guidance as you face the inevitable chaos of spring. Pray these prayers with and over your spouse. Model these prayers for your children at the dinner table, during busy car rides, and at night before bed.
Don’t let the hustle and bustle of the season produce stress. Instead, rest in the grace that Easter embodies.
“‘Martha, Martha,’ the Lord answered, ‘you are worried and distressed about many things, but few things are necessary, even one. Mary has chosen what is best, and this will not be taken away from her.'” Luke 10:41-42 (NIV)
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5. In celebration and worship
Easter Sunday is a magnificent and glorious celebration, during which we honor Christ’s sacrifice on the cross and rejoice in his miraculous resurrection.
For many churches, it is the largest gathering of the year, both exciting and easily stressful. People often feel a little more rushed when they’re trying to make sure that everyone is dressed in their best, that everyone gets to church early enough to find a parking spot, and that everyone arrives in a somewhat decent mood.
Don’t let the peace and power of Easter morning – and the worship that Christ rightly deserves – be swallowed up by the expectations of the world. Prepare for Easter Sunday and all that entails as much as possible the evening before, but let Sunday morning be protected as a time to celebrate Jesus and rest in his salvation.
“…we who worship by the Spirit of God are those who are truly circumcised. We rely on what Jesus Christ has done for us. We have no confidence in human effort…” Philippians 3:3 (NLT)
The rhythms of faith
Even after Holy Week, consider ways you can continue to protect the spiritual well-being of your family while intentionally pursuing God with your spouse and children. May your faith be present in every crack and cranny of your home, and may it direct the rhythms and routines within your home.
May God bless you and yours during this Easter season filled with hope and new life!
“Praise be to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. It is by his great mercy that we have been born again, because God raised Jesus Christ from the dead. Now we live in great expectation and we have a priceless inheritance, an inheritance that is kept for you in heaven, pure and undefiled, beyond the reach of change and decay. And through your faith, God protects you by his power until you receive that salvation, which is ready to be revealed at the last day for all to see. 1 Peter 1:3-5 (NLT)
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Originally published on Tuesday March 31, 2026.
