Baby Easter bunnies

We have new baby bunnies at our house that were born last week right before Easter. They will ready to sell in 5 weeks if anyone is interested! :) They are adorable!

 

 

 

"Laughter Lives Tuesday"

This post is part of "Laughter Lives! Tuesday" on the Riggs Family Blog. Check our their blog to read everyone else's "Laughter Lives!" posts.

My Laughther Lives entry was said to me by my 6 year old, the comedian of the family.

I was talking to my kids about the woman who gave everything she had to God. She only had one coin left and she gave it...I then asked my kids what could they do for God if they did not have any money to give to Jesus.

My 6 year old spoke up very seriously with his hand on his forehead as if contemplating very hard, "Well, I guess I would have to walk the plank mom!"

So I guess he is going to be a sailor or in the navy or something on a boat to make his money!

Happpy Easter!

The Tomb Was Empty!
Christ died and rose and lived again, that He might be Lord of both the dead and the living.

Romans 14:9, NKJV

Early Sunday morning, in the inky blackness before dawn, soldiers stood guard over Christ's tomb. Knowing that to go to sleep on duty was an offense punishable by death, the highly trained unit remained alert. Some may have been rolling dice or stoking the fire to keep warm, but there was no question that all were awake and on duty. Their lives depended on it.

Suddenly, "there was a violent earthquake." If, by chance, the soldiers had been distracted in their night watch, God now had their undivided attention! Almost simultaneously, the predawn darkness was split by a light so brilliant it looked like a laser of lightning! The "lightning" took the shape of an angel who seemed to reach from heaven to earth. Against the inky blackness of the night the terrifyingly awesome being fearlessly descended, walked over to the stone that blocked the tomb's entrance, flicked it away as though it were dust, and then sat on it! And the gaping hole where the stone had been, revealed there was nothing inside the tomb! The tomb was empty!

Blessings,



Anne Graham Lotz

AnGeL Ministries Website
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He is RISEN!

This is from my daily devotions I get, thought it might strengthen and remind you again of who Jesus is! Happy Easter!


The JOY of My HEART: April 11, 2009

He's Alive!
That you may know . . . the exceeding greatness of His power . . . which He worked in Christ when He raised Him from the dead.

Ephesians 1:18-20, NKJV

God the Father split history in two when He flexed the divine, eternal muscle of His will and exerted His power on His Son's behalf! How He must have eagerly anticipated and rejoiced in the vindication and resurrection of His Son! His power was so mightily tremendous that Jesus was:

Raised up from the dead!

Raised up without our sin!

Raised up to life!

Raised up through the walls of the tomb!

Raised up past the guards!

Raised up through all His invisible enemies!

Raised up to a position of authority over the entire uNIVerse! Raised up to be seated at the right hand of God!

Jesus was raised up! He's alive!

Blessings,



Anne Graham Lotz

AnGeL Ministries Website
For more about The Joy of My Heart

A Restored Soul

This past week, God has brought a restoration to my soul. The weariness has been replaced with joy and appreciation for what God has allowed me to do. My focus has been on my Savior. The past couple of days with my postings about who Jesus is to me, was a huge part of bringing me back to my first love, Him! My daughter wrote on her blog a beautiful tribute and some wisdom from God that took my breath away and brought tears to my eyes. Please take time if you can to check it out at www.locachicagj.blogspot.com (It is the April 8th entry)

It was a reminder that what I am doing for Him IS getting through to my children. Although I am so far from perfect, God is using me and allowing me to see the reward of clothing my children daily in prayer. I am reminded to not discourage my children, but to lift them up and just let them know by words or actions, what a joy and a blessing it is to have them as my children and that they are valued. Sometimes, as Much as I hate to admit it, I just forget to daily look them in the eyes and tell them how much I love them. It always captures their heart! What an honor to be allowed to share with them that they are created by God and lent to me to care for and teach them about Him! Sometimes I wish He did not trust me so much!;) What an overwhelming thought! But with His wisdom and guidance, I have all that I need!

Remember moms, this is all worth it! It is hard, but God is using you to show your children glimpses of Him. Don't worry about the big stuff and don't sweat the small stuff. It is not for you to carry! Just look to Him, He is all you need!

Part 2- Who Jesus is to me

He is my ALL IN ALL!

His light:
- has made me whole
- has made my darkness light
- has made my path clear
- turned my mourning into dancing
- made my blind eyes see
- revealed His glory in my heart

I will not stop:
- loving Him
- serving Him
- showing Him my heart
- seeking Him
- praising Him
- pronouncing Him as my Lord!

My life is in Him, through Him and I love Him!


*This is something God laid on my heart to do. When I have had a rough day or am going through a battle, I look at my list of who He is to me, and I am soon reminded of Him and His constant love for me. Today, sit for a moment and start making your own list. It will encourage you and your focus will be Him!

Reflections of who Jesus is to me

As Easter approaches this week, I am contemplating who my Jesus is to me. Hopefully you can feel renewed and feel His presence as you read these thoughts.

I praise Him because He is:
-immovable peace
-irreplaceable joy
-constant love
-my "daddy" who welcomes me no matter where I have been
-He holds my tears in a bottle
-He knows my hurts
-He cares about my pain
-He endured GREAT pain for ME!

He never stops:
-loving me
-seeking me
-allows me to seek Him
-gives me His Word to search His heart

Because I can seek Him, I have:
-a reward in heaven
-the gift of sharing Him with others
-a place to lay down my burdens and someone to carry them for me

I have been set free!
I have nothing to fear!
Nothing to dread!
Nothing to worry about!
All I have is HIS!
I do not need to struggle and I lack nothing because of Him in me!

He is for Me so who can be against me?!

Easy Empty Tomb Easter Snack for kids

1 Roll of refrigerated crescent rolls
1 large marshmallow to use for each roll

I begin by telling the Easter story found in Luke 23, (for younger children, I summarize until I reach Chapter 24). As I am telling the story I pass out the crescent triangles and 1 marshmallow to each child and myself. I then place the marshmallow on top of the triangle and roll it just as I normally would with the mallow inside. (Little ones may need a help). I Then put them in the oven at 350 degrees until done. Take them out and let them cool! Finish reading with 24:6 and give them each their cooked crescent roll and have them open them up. To their amazement, the "tomb" will be empty! They love it! It is a tradition and every year it is so fun for them!