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Below you will find a few goodies that I love to share.  By clicking on them, you will be taken to Amazon.com so you may purchase them!  Tired of your old CD's?  Need a good book to read during those few quiet moments?  Try these.  Happy listening and reading!

  • The One Year Chronological Bible NLT (One Year Bible: Nlt)
    The One Year Chronological Bible NLT (One Year Bible: Nlt)
    Tyndale House Publishers

    Join with me this year as we read the Bible in chronological order.  This is not a book-by-book reading of the Bible, but instead follows the events in the Bible as they happened in history. 

    You may also want to visit Wendy Pope's blog with me.  She will be holding discussions each day about the material.  I'll see you there.

  • Peace on Earth
    Peace on Earth
    by Casting Crowns

    This CD is still my favorite Christmas collection of all times. If you are a fan of Casting Crowns, I know you won't be disappointed!

  • Glory in the Highest: Christmas Songs
    Glory in the Highest: Christmas Songs
    by Chris Tomlin

    This is my most recent find in Christmas CD's. Chris Tomlin, along with a beautiful choir, leads you into amazing worship through the singing of your Christmas favorites.

  • Jesus Calling: Enjoying Peace in His Presence
    Jesus Calling: Enjoying Peace in His Presence
    by Sarah Young

    If you are looking for a devotional for the new year, you won't want to miss this one. Written in the first person, you will see that Jesus is talking directly to you.

  • Authentic Parenting in a Postmodern Culture: Practical Help for Shaping Your Children's Hearts, Minds, and Souls
    Authentic Parenting in a Postmodern Culture: Practical Help for Shaping Your Children's Hearts, Minds, and Souls
    by Mary E. DeMuth

    If like me, you are struggling to sort out parenting in the modern culture, this book is for you. I have gained greater understanding of how to Biblically parent in a world that is so different than the one in which I grew up. Challenging material, but oh so good!

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Monday
13Apr2009

Where Did Easter Go?

As I sit down to write today’s blog post, I am remembering yesterday’s celebration of Easter, the day we celebrated the resurrection of our Redeemer and Savior, Jesus Christ. I loved the extra pomp with which we sang in church with the trumpets playing loudly, accentuating our every “Alleluia.” I loved our pastor’s shout of “He is risen,” and our even louder response of “He is risen indeed, Alleluia.”

I just loved the feeling of Easter!

Yet, today, as I look at my long “to do” list, I feel different. I seem to have already forgotten the feeling of the resurrection power we celebrated a mere twenty-four hours ago. Instead of remembering that the same power with which Jesus rose from the dead is available to me in my daily tasks, I sit fretting over the impossibility of getting everything done. Instead of feeling the Holy Spirit is guiding me, I sit paralyzed and wondering which chore I should begin first. Instead of feeling excited as I praise my sweet Jesus for giving His life for me, I sit feeling frustrated over the life which I have to live today.

So I sit and ask myself, “Why on one day can I feel the power of Jesus in my life and then so easily not feel it the next day? Where did my Easter go?”

Then, in the quietness, the answer clearly sounds in my heart.

“Easter is not a feeling. Easter is truth!  And truth does not change based on our feelings. Truth is the same no matter what our emotions tell us.  Listen to the truth."

After all, Truth tells me that “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow” (Hebrews 13:8).

Truth tells me that “My God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:19).

Truth tells me that “In all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us” (Romans 8:37).

Truth tells me that Easter is today, tomorrow and the day after.

Truth tells me that I don’t have to feel it.

Truth tells me that it stands, no matter what.

Now, that is something I can feel good about! :o) 

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Reader Comments (4)

Amen. His truth is constant and forever.

April 13, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterDad & Della

AMEN!!!

April 13, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterTracey

Beautifully written! Way to go, Kristen! Dad and I had an unexpected surprise in church yesterday - the mother of a toddler we've gotten acquainted with at church,surprised us by giving us his picture! I thought that was a lovely thing to do at Easter. Mom2

April 13, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterMarcia Myers

Thank you for writing this!! So true!!!

April 13, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterMar

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