Once you have been to the cross, you will never be the same. —Billy Graham He was despised and rejected by mankind, a man of suffering, and familiar with pain. Like one from whom people hide their faces he was despised, and we held him in low esteem. Surely he took up our pain and bore [...]
Easter blessings! I'm so grateful for Easter, for second chances, for peace and joy, and the hope of heaven! Enjoy these inspirational Easter quotes, Bible verses, and beautiful images created just for you. I pray they will remind you how deeply you are loved, and help you contemplate the meaning of Easter. May the joy of Easter fill your heart and home as you celebrate the resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!
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
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
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 . . .
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[Guest blog 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 its, but for me it is simply a reminder of what Jesus did for us. . .
Leila Grandemange 