Tuesday SOLSC 4/10/12 - Easter Reflection


This was the front cover of our bulletin for Easter Sunday.  I especially like the sentiment: a time of hope, a season of renewal, a reason to rejoice!

I have always thought that Christmas was my favorite holiday, but when Easter rolls around, I think that it is my favorite holiday.  After the 40 days of Lent, the contemplation of what took place, Palm Sunday with the joyous entry of Jesus into Jerusalem, the Last Supper, the betrayal, the trial and crucifixion and then, THEN, the greatest news HE IS RISEN, ALLELUIA, HE IS RISEN INDEED!

This is a time of hope - hope for ourselves, our family, our children, our nation, our world.  Jesus gives us hope every day, but it is so much more apparent at Easter.

A season of renewal - we have been renewed, refreshed, revived because God sent his only Son to die on the cross for each one of us.

A reason to rejoice - I give thanks and praise and rejoice in knowing that God walks with us each day.

I hope that each day is an EASTER!

Comments

  1. MichelleApril 10, 2012 at 6:40 AM

    The bulletin is beautiful and I love the sentiments too. I like you you took each line and reflected on it. Easter is that time of year when we have new hope, look for renewal and celebrate life around us -- amazing to think that this correlates with spring too! (Hmmm...God does great planning!) This is the perfect reminder that we need to remember that each day is Easter with hope, renewal and rejoicing!

    ReplyDelete
  2. LynnApril 10, 2012 at 6:55 AM

    Judy you are so right on that each day should bring new hope,a renewed sense of of why we are all here and what we are doing with our time and of course each day we should be thankful, thankful for what we have . . . even during those hard times!

    ReplyDelete
  3. ChrisApril 10, 2012 at 7:24 AM

    This week has been all about hope and renewal at our house. So many things are changing for the better. Happy Easter to you!!

    ReplyDelete
  4. elsieApril 10, 2012 at 7:56 AM

    I love the connections you tied to each word. Great thoughts to have to begin this day and every day. Thanks.

    ReplyDelete
  5. AnonymousApril 10, 2012 at 12:25 PM

    It was such an amazing Easter here in Illinos too. I was so struck by the renewing this year...in nature and in my heart. Thanks for sharing.

    ReplyDelete
  6. Linda BApril 10, 2012 at 9:13 PM

    I too think it is lovely that you connected to each line as a special part of your excitement about Easter & its meaning.

    ReplyDelete
  7. JamaApril 10, 2012 at 9:41 PM

    The celebration at my church this Sunday was a renewal, too. The music was so victorious. Thank you for such a thoughtful post.

    ReplyDelete
  8. AnonymousApril 14, 2012 at 9:47 AM

    Thank you especially for the hope- that each day is an Easter. That would make such a difference in our lives!

    ReplyDelete

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

SOL 18/31 - The Realtor's Came Yesterday

Image
Yesterday, the realtor's came to look at our house.  Our realtor only brings his own people thru, so it wasn't too bad.  Max slept thru most of it until they went upstairs where he was sleeping.  He barked briefly, came downstairs, got petted and pampered a little.  They walked thru the house, in the bedroom, up the stairs, down the stairs, looked things over, asked a few questions and 15 minutes later out the door they went. Our realtor told me he has had a couple of calls - one from a neighbor (being nosy) and another from a realtor who said this house is exactly what his clients are looking for, but they had just left the day before it was listed.  But could they put in an offer sight unseen?  Really???  Is this just a realtor's ploy to make us feel good or is it real?  No offer yet, but who knows.  It could happen. I breathed a sigh of relief.  Max looked at me as if to say "Is that it?  Can I go back to sleep now?". ...
Read more

Tuesday SOL 10/23/12 - Mr. Pockets goes to school

Image
Last week there was an article in our local newspaper that I found fascinating and wanted to share it with you.  This is a story about a dog who listens as children read out loud.  It's a new program in our school district and I'm proud that our district is using this innovative program to help students learn. Animals are so loving, caring and accepting, and the students love to have someone that they can read to and to be loved unconditionally. I hope you enjoy the article. http://www.baxterbulletin.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/201210200500/NEWS01/310200014
Read more

SOS #26 - 10/1/20 - Little Pieces of Magic that have appeared in my life recently

Image
  We hear so much negativity and doubt that many become depressed in our country at this time.  It's time for us to look to the positive and find the magic that surrounds us.  Here's my list of Magic that I've discovered recently. A phone call from a friend I hadn't heard from in a while A text message wishing me a great day A positive reply to my "thought for the day" for Michelle & girls A hug or two or three from Hubby.  And some hugs given to special friends. The delight in creating a greeting card to send to someone who needs lifting up The cool morning to take a long walk and contemplate the coming of Fall The turning of the leaves A beautiful sunrise and sunset with a full moon rising in the sky Shutting off the A/C and opening up the windows The smiles we can see in the eyes of those who wear masks Talking with a special 98 year old friend who looks forward to my weekly calls The sound of the wind chimes (they were given to us many years ago by Mic...
Read more