Saturday, October 14, 2017

03/29/13 A DIFFERENCE BETWEEN EASTER AND RESURRECTION

03/29/13 A DIFFERENCE BETWEEN EASTER AND RESURRECTION

I had several friends wish me and others a "Happy Easter," to which I usually responded "Happy Resurrection to you too." On one occasion I took the initiative, and said to a friend, "Let me tell you the good news." He asked, "What it is," and I said, "He Is Risen." My friend said, "That's not until Sunday." I said, "NO, it is today, He is already risen. He has been risen for 2,000 years."

WOW

Sadly, the "Easter Story," at best, is a religious event that fits snugly into a specific weekend. But "The Resurrection" is a once accomplished reality that lasts forever, miraculously transforming lives and altering destinies.

It has nothing to do with rabbits, the pagan goddess Ishtar or decorated eggs. It is God (in Christ Jesus) having died for man's sins, rising from the dead physically and giving eternal life to whosoever will believe on Him. It is Christ reconciling rebellious men to God. It is Christ transforming us by His indwelling Spirit and conforming us to His own image.

So, I share with you, HE IS RISEN.

12/31/13 A CONSIDERATION AND A CHALLENGE FOR THE NEW YEAR.

12/31/13 A CONSIDERATION AND A CHALLENGE FOR THE NEW YEAR. Consideration... If a coach told his team everyday that they could not win their...