Hallelujah!

Resurrection Sunday.  Such an incredible day to celebrate.  I would like to be able to sit down and write an eloquent post on it, but I can't.  However, that doesn't mean that the significance of this event is consequently lost.  Please no!  Whether or not I continue to grow in my understanding of the fundamental necessity of the resurrection to my Christian faith, the truth remains: without the resurrection, there would be no salvation, there would be no hope, there would be no sanctification.  

Jesus is alive!  How does that affect my present circumstances?  How does that change my perspective of the future?  How does that impact my relationship with Him?   My mind cannot seem to sort out specific and detailed answers right now for these questions, but I rest in the certainty that Christ has conquered death and that He has "begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you, who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time." (1 Peter 1:3-5)

I am humbled that Christ loved me enough to die on the cross for my sins. I rejoice and praise Him that He had to rise from the dead and leave that tomb empty so that one day, we too may "also be in the likeness of his resurrection. (Romans 6:5)

Christ is risen! 

He is risen indeed! 

P.s. If you have not already done so recently, go read 1 Corinthians 15 for a solid case presented on why Christ had to rise again and why His resurrection is fundamental to our faith!  

Happy Easter!

He is Alive!

Our Savior is Risen!

Years ago, He died for our sins, but did He stay in the grave?

No, He is no longer dead, but alive!

He triumphed over sin and the grave,

and in turn, gave us life and victory!

He now lives in the hearts of all those who believe in Him!

Jesus is the reason for this celebration--

May you all have a wonderful day as you celebrate the ressurrection of our Savior!

Easter weekend!

Hello!

This weekend we are celebrating Easter--the death and ressurrection of Jesus Christ. Although our church held an afternoon service, the real reason for Easter is Christ's ressurrection! Our church is having a sunrise service at 6:00, followed by a potluck breakfast. :-)


It is sad to see how the emphasis of Easter here in Brazil is Christ's death, rather than His ressurrection, due to the grip that Catholocism has on Brazil. The Catholics leave Christ dead and buried! They don't remember that the real reason for Easter is Sunday when we celebrate the ressurrection! How wonderful it is that we know what the whole "story" is--that we have a Risen Savior, and not a dead one!!!

Rejoicing in a Savior Who loved me enough to die for me!!

~Angie