Joyfull Living

Easter is one of my favorite holidays.  The joy begins with the truth of Easter and the resurrection of Jesus and what it means for us today. It is also a weekend full of celebrating with church and family.  There is much preparation and planning that goes into Easter weekend for my family. Those weeks ahead help us prepare for a whirlwind of activity the weekend brings. There is a children's Easter activity we take part in each year at our church as well as being involved in Easter Sunrise Service. Following church service, we gather with our family for a special lunch and time of fellowship. This weekend contains back to back events that keep us busy and enjoying each event. I love and thrive on being an active part with such special times.  But then, Monday comes and it's all over. Nothing new on the horizon to plan out, no details to be constantly going through my mind, no food to prepare, no house to clean, just some extra time to be still.   While prepari

This is Easter weekend, which in our home begins with a day off from work/school and a full weekend ahead which will include church and family celebrations. The Easter weekend begins with Good Friday. As a Christian, Good Friday is a significant day of the year because it celebrates probably the most profound weekend in the history of the world. Ever since Jesus died and was raised, Christians have proclaimed the cross and resurrection of Jesus to be the decisive turning point for all creation.  On Good Friday we remember the day Jesus willingly suffered and died by crucifixion as the ultimate sacrifice for our sins. It is followed by Easter, the glorious celebration of the day Jesus was raised from the dead, heralding his victory over sin and death and pointing ahead to a future resurrection for all who are united to him by faith.  Beginning with Good Friday and why it is called 'good', lies the basis of our faith. Our sinful nature, God's redeeming plan