A Most Unusual Easter 

Blessed Easter dear family and friends. This Easter  churches are closed, but fortunately the presence of God still pervades our universe on this day and forever.

In the past I've taken attending church services for granted and now I'm truly missing being there. Ever  wonder why so many people typically attend and why worshipping God means so much?  I believe devout churchgoers experience an invisible but certain refreshment to their souls. It's called grace.

I know this to be true: A breath of Jesus and your breathing changes forever. The Spirit called Holy, the joygiver, patience-maker, wisdom worker, will change you within, in wondrous ways you know you couldn’t do alone. 

You experience an awesome life-giving immersion in the love of God and the love of brothers and sisters. And really encounter in one another, with heart eyes, this Jesus all the fuss is over - this God plus Man reaching out and reaching within to transform us into HIs image through community.

That's why church matters. I pray when the doors reopen churches will be flooded with people. In the meantime, quiet contemplation, candles and songs and Zoom with our precious loved ones will have to do.

We wish you a most joyous unusual Easter! 

                    

Thoughts about Crosses

Crosses, crosses everywhere.

Metal crosses with clean, sharp lines,

Wooden crosses with carved, intricate symbols,

Crosses of ceramic, collectors of dust on walls,

Whose owners have ceased to see them.

Ornamental crosses hanging around necks

Filled with meaning or meaningless?

Invisible crosses carried throughout lives

With dignity and determination.

Holy crosses that serve as reminders

Of one sacred cross carried

And a precious life sacrificed --

The cross that made kingdom dwellers

Of common people like you and me

Because God was glorified upon it

This Calvary cross brings grace to us -

Redemption and Resurrection.

(c) from Breathless 2012

BLESSED EASTER!