Category Archives: Easter
I SMILE BECAUSE I’M HAPPY!
The photo I’ve chosen today is representaive of what’s going on in my life right now. It shows that joy can’t be hidden, even if the result is difficult for some to look at. You can’t stop joy from overflowing, … Continue reading
EASTER AFTERGLOW
They didn’t don their Converse shoes, but some high speed sandals led Peter and John to the tomb that Easter morning. The one who had been deemed the “rock,” according to his master and the one whom the master loved, … Continue reading
THE MESSIAH IS HERE – THE BEGINNING
ALL MANKIND When I began writing this series, I was on a personal search for what it must’ve been like to witness Jesus as He preached, healed, a professed love and peace, lived and died as a man but was … Continue reading
INCONCEIVABLE
One of the famous lines from “The Princess Bride,” consists of only one word – “Inconceivable!” It brings to mind that something which has just has occurred is beyond belief, surpassing all understanding or impossible. It must have been like … Continue reading
FADED MEMORY
Photograph of my mom and dad along with my sister and I. I’m the one in front on the left. It’s only been two weeks since we celebrated Easter in a totally different way. Our rejoicing was muted. Our voices … Continue reading
WAITING FOR THE SON
ART & POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER His bruised and smitten body lay quiet in the grave, He gave His precious blood for me and all the world to save, There are no words to thank Him, to give love in … Continue reading
AN EASTER LIKE NONE OTHER
I grew up in a time when Easter and Christmas were celebrated with days off of school, Easter bonnets, pretty new clothes, Easter egg hunts, lots of special food and going to church at 6 in the morning. Some of … Continue reading
THE EMPTY CHURCH
Three generations of our family eight years ago. Taken at the front of our church in Minneapolis. The thought of not celebrating Easter in church is almost impossible for me to imagine, but this year will be a first for … Continue reading
GRATITUDE
The afterglow of Easter has all but disappeared in the world around us. The memories contained in that Sunday should’ve filled our hearts and minds with overwhelming gratitude, but instead we heard another story of death and destruction in another … Continue reading
ALELLUIA, HE IS RISEN!
The cross becomes a distant memory. Was it worth it? There was no greater sacrifice. Our holy God took on human flesh, lived a perfect life, was hailed by many and scorned by more. He took our place and carried … Continue reading
JESUS VS THE EASTER BUNNY
As I was doing my weekly grocery shopping the other day, I was amazed to find a whole section devoted to Easter bunnies, chocolate eggs, peeps, sugary treats, cavity makers and artificial grass – along with baskets of all sizes … Continue reading
HE IS RISEN – NOW WHAT?
The alleluias have been sung to the point of raising the church roof. The sound of the timpani drum resonates in our hearts. Trumpets, harps, French horns and flutes add to the beauty of our worship. The voices, the prayers, the … Continue reading
HIDDEN THINGS
When Easter ends, we often find reminders around the house that keep the thoughts alive for just a little longer. Maybe it’s one of those plastic eggs that never was found. Perhaps a few jelly beans have made their way … Continue reading
DON’T TAKE AWAY MY JOY !
The Easter message has been preached. There were lots of folks in church that usually only come for this one special time. The music was fantastic, the words gave great inspiration and the closeness of church family radiated like sunbeams. What a … Continue reading
PINTEREST FAILS
OK, so the cupcakes didn’t turn out like the picture. Your hair went straight in the humidity. Perhaps the kids were all dressed perfectly for church and within two seconds, they were out in the mud looking for Easter eggs. … Continue reading
TRUTH
Aslan says, “though the Witch knew the Deep Magic, there is a magic deeper still which she did not know. Her knowledge goes back only to the dawn of time. But if she could have looked a little further back…she … Continue reading
LET ALLELUIAS RING
For the entire season, we have eliminated the “alleluias” from our liturgy. A time of contemplation and repentance is reserved for inward thinking and learning to walk closer with our Savior. Through the past days, we’ve witness, through His teachings, … Continue reading
WEEP NO MORE
“Let not a libation of tears be the only offering at the shrine of Jesus; let us also rejoice with joy unspeakable. If we have need to lament our sin, how much more to rejoice at our pardon!” Charles Spurgeon … Continue reading
SILENT SATURDAY
Last night, as we said these words in church, the voice of Jesus was so apparent to me. How could those who placed Him on the cross not have known that this indeed was their promised Messiah? The words had been … Continue reading
HE IS NOT HERE. HE IS RISEN!
Original art by Paul T. Boecher© He died that I could live. He suffered pain and loss. He gave all He could give, upon that rugged cross. But on that awesome day, so many years ago, He for my sins … Continue reading
