Happy Easter

What things do you think about at Easter?

Sadly, I think a lot would answer with Easter eggs, Easter bunny, candy, new outfits, ...

I did all of those things with my kids and had so much fun doing them, but

that is not why we celebrate Easter and

I want to make sure my kids understand that!

I asked my kids this past week the same question I posed above and...

Luke answered with "Jesus died on the cross for us and then rose from the dead"

I'm so proud of that boy!

I am so thankful for a God who loves us unconditionally.

I love this song by Chris Tomlin and thought I would share the lyrics below.

"I Will Rise"

There's a peace I've come to know
Though my heart and flesh may fail
There's an anchor for my soul
I can say "It is well"

Jesus has overcome
And the grave is overwhelmed
The victory is won
He is risen from the dead

[Chorus:]
And I will rise when He calls my name
No more sorrow, no more pain
I will rise on eagles' wings
Before my God fall on my knees
And rise
I will rise

There's a day that's drawing near
When this darkness breaks to light
And the shadows disappear
And my faith shall be my eyes

Jesus has overcome
And the grave is overwhelmed
The victory is won
He is risen from the dead

[Chorus:]
And I will rise when He calls my name
No more sorrow, no more pain
I will rise on eagles' wings
Before my God fall on my knees
And rise
I will rise

And I hear the voice of many angels sing,
"Worthy is the Lamb"
And I hear the cry of every longing heart,
"Worthy is the Lamb"

[Chorus:]
And I will rise when He calls my name
No more sorrow, no more pain
I will rise on eagles' wings
Before my God fall on my knees
And rise
I will rise