Author: Violet Brando
Violet Brando is a writer and Bible teacher based in Nashville, Tennessee. She holds a degree in Theology from Belmont University and spent two years serving with a Christian nonprofit in Guatemala before returning to the US to pursue full-time ministry writing. When she's not studying Scripture or crafting devotionals, you'll find her hiking with her golden retriever, leading worship at her local church, or hunting for vintage books. Violet is passionate about making biblical truth accessible, practical, and relevant for everyday Christ-followers. She writes for Higher Praise on topics including faith and doubt, Christian living, and Scripture study.
What Is Holy Saturday? Holy Saturday — also called Easter Eve, Easter Saturday, or the Great Sabbath — is the day between Good Friday and Easter Sunday. It commemorates the day Jesus’ body lay in the tomb while the world waited in silence. In 2026, Holy Saturday falls on April 4th. For the disciples, this was the darkest day imaginable. Their teacher was dead. Their hopes were buried. They didn’t know Sunday was coming. For us today, Holy Saturday is a day of waiting, reflection, and anticipation — the quiet pause before the greatest victory in history. Matthew 27:59-60 —…
The unforgivable sin is blasphemy against the Holy Spirit—a persistent rejection of His testimony about Christ. If you’re worried you’ve committed it, that’s evidence you haven’t.
The Bible teaches that sex is designed for marriage. Sexual immorality is consistently condemned in both Old and New Testaments. Higher Praise explains why—and offers hope for those who’ve fallen.
The Bible calls Christians to sobriety and stewardship of their bodies. Higher Praise examines whether recreational marijuana use aligns with Scripture.
The Bible doesn’t give a complete answer, but offers profound truths: we live in a fallen world, God is present in our pain, and ultimate restoration is coming.
Christians disagree on whether salvation can be lost. Higher Praise examines both sides of the eternal security debate and what Scripture teaches.
The Bible doesn’t give a direct answer, but tells us God is just, Jesus is the only way, all have some revelation, and our job is to share the gospel. Higher Praise explores this difficult question.