Easter Day

     I sit here sipping coffee, alone in the house.  Well, what I mean is- the only one out of bed and I am excited for the family to get up and to explore their Easter Baskets... There is less excitement about this every year as the kids get older.... One is away at college and my son is a H.S. Junior.  Our exchange Student, Lex, is from China and does not know Christ so we are his introduction to Jesus.  That is what excited me to share the message with him.

     Easter is not about bunnies, or baskets or candy... It is about Jesus- His death on the cross- and His Resurrection and then His Ascension into Heaven.

     What a gift.  So how do we celebrate something like that... Hmmm, the giving of gifts, chocolate, decorating eggs,  time with family and friends, feasting, and worship at our churches....



Spring Celebration

Spring,
     Makes me think
           not of flowers red or pink.

But of Christ
     Upon that cross...
          He died for me-   at Calvary!

Condemnation, suffering,
          Death!
Punishment not deserved!
     But ... Obediently endured.
     All to fulfill--  The Father’s will.

Sinless Man, laid to rest.
     But in the tomb, He did not stay.
          Risen--   on the third day.

Risen Lord!
     Life restored!
You conquered sin and also death.

I think of it, and catch my breath.
     Crying,  tears begin to flow
I don't deserve this gift, I know.

No need for works,
      Payment has been made.
Nothing I can do
      but offer- to You,
          my thanks and praise ,
    For your love and for your grace.
       
             Salvation,
                         Elation,
                                Celebration!


Teresa Letarte