Do not abandon yourselves to despair. We are the Easter people and hallelujah is our song. — Pope John Paul ll
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A Prayer for Holy Week
A prayer offered with Holy Week in mind . . .
Merciful God, release us from the time of trial and oppression that we may witness to the eternal hope of grief becoming joy and life rising from death. Amen. — Unknown
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Wishing you a Joyful Easter!
Happy Easter, hallelujah He is risen!
Today, I am reminded once again that because of Christ, my eternity is secure in heaven. Not because of anything good I’ve done, but because of everything Christ did for me at the cross . . .
Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live. – John 11:25
The Bridge Back to God
I had a dog once who was scared to cross a bridge . . .
Maybe she was unsure about what lay on the other side. Or maybe her precious paws didn’t like the feel of the worn wood. Or maybe it was the feeling of it being narrow or closed in . . .
Why I Wear a Cross [by Dennis Homes]
At Easter time the sign of the cross has more relevance than ever.
I wear a cross on a chain around my neck and rarely ever take it off. I don’t attach any ‘magical’ significance to it, but for me it is simply a reminder of what Jesus did for us. Continue reading “Why I Wear a Cross [by Dennis Homes]”
Without the Shedding of Blood
“And without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness of sins.” Hebrews 9:22b
The journey of life is not always easy. Of all the things I’m thankful for, the greatest is the cross of Christ! There I can exchange my burdens for peace and rest. If you’re feeling weighed down by sorrow or sin today, know that you can come to the cross and lay your burdens down . . .
