​Pastor' Thoughts - April

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“Jesus said to her, I am the resurrection and the life.
The one who believes in me will live, even though they
die.” John 11:25

It is already April! I love Springtime. My favorite trees
are redbud, Japanese Magnolias and dogwoods. My favorite
flowers are bridal wreath and roses. When I look at these and
others, I think of God and the blessings he has given to us in
creation. Spring reminds me of resurrection. After the winter has
gone, we think of spring cleaning, planting gardens, (Jack is
planning on putting his peppers in his tiny garden), and looking
for buds on the fruit trees.

We will celebrate the resurrection of Jesus soon, after remembering
His entrance into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday
as he celebrated Passover with his disciples and Good Friday with
his dying as a criminal on the cross.

Jesus came to give us abundant life in Him. There is abundant life
all around us right now as we observe springtime. Are you living in
the resurrection power of God through Jesus Christ. Jesus asked the
question to Martha after her brother had died, “Do you believe you
in the resurrection?” Something to ponder during the Lenten
season leading up to Easter.

Blessings and love,
Pastor Stephanie