Christ Has Risen!!!

I am very excited to wish you all a Happy Easter and to exclaim "Christ has risen!" It's just a blessing to finally once again celebrate Easter and know that the reason for this season is Christ! As I am walking through a store aisle, I see store shelves half empty where the colorful easter bunnies and baskets once were. I do not see any mention or hint of Christ anywhere, but I do see beaming faces of children clutching stuffed bunnies and parents stocking up on Easter baskets. Christ has been moved out of the picture ...even though he made such a huge sacrifice for all mankind...people prefer to celebrate without Him. Jesus said to his Father, "Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do." Luke 23:34

Easter Joy
Jesus came to earth,

To show us how to live,

How to put others first,

How to love and how to give.
Then He set about His work,

That God sent Him to do;

He took our punishment on Himself;

He made us clean and new.
He could have saved Himself,

Calling angels from above,

But He chose to pay our price for sin;

He paid it out of love.
Our Lord died on Good Friday,

But the cross did not destroy

His resurrection on Easter morn

That fills our hearts with joy.
Now we know our earthly death,

Like His, is just a rest.

We'll be forever with Him

In heaven, where life is best.
So we live our lives for Jesus,

Think of Him in all we do.

Thank you Savior;

Thank you Lord.

Help us love like you!

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By Joanna Fuchs

God bless you all!