Resurrection

Yesterday at the Adult Education Hour, we talked about the resurrection of Jesus. Because while Easter is over to most people, in the church we still celebrate it for 5 weeks after! And what better thing to talk about than the cornerstone of our faith. Without Jesus resurrection, there isn't much point to what he said or did. His resurrection proved that he was the Son of God.

So as we were talking, it came up how we don't really hear much good news outside of church. People tend to focus on the negative, and you are much more likely to hear about shootings/falling stocks/accidents than you are about the good things that happen each day. So I thought it would be a good idea to think about that, and fitting for the season of Easter!

Here are some good things that have happened to me lately:

• Libby, a four-year-old who has been very sick lately, was singing along with the hymns at church on Sunday. It was awesome. She doesn't know the words, but I could hear her just making a joyful noise to the Lord! She also threw her arms around me when she walked out of church. What a gift she is.
• I got the financial report from our church treasurer today (we always get one each month). Despite the economy the people of Grace are being extremely faithful in their giving! We are very blessed.
• I had the privilege of presiding at Nate Bryan and Rebekah Castro's wedding. Their love was so wonderful to see.

I could go on...I think I'll write one thing each day this week. I encourage you to do the same! God has given us so much to enjoy and appreciate- I hope you can see and celebrate that this Easter season.