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Being Mindful
Easter

Being Mindful

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Mindful. That’s the word I attempt to practice when the Easter weekend comes. Mindful of why we’re celebrating. Mindful of what I’m reading in the Scriptures. Mindful of what we’re singing in church, of the words that come out of my mouth when I greet my friends and family, and frankly, how I view the entire weekend. The resurrection is the only reason I have hope in a world that is so broken and hurting. It matters how I celebrate and worship and live.

I loved reading The Bible Project Holy Week reading plan. Each day had a video explaining a part of the Gospel, then there were passages of Scripture that went along with it. It kept my heart focused on the cross and the empty tomb all week.

On Good Friday, my husband took me to an appointment that I had. While at that appointment, I became VERY aware once again of how the risen Savior makes a difference in my life every single day. I cannot write about this even now without tearing up. What a wonderful Savior He is! Be sure to come back on Friday – I’m going to share what the Lord did!

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From Eden to Gethsemane
Easter · Resurrection

From Eden to Gethsemane

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I worked in my gardens yesterday. Oh, it was lovely to feel the warmth of the sun, and to see green plants coming back to life after a long, cold winter. You know, digging in the dirt is always a contemplative time for me. It often puts my mind on Spiritual truths. Life after death…hmmm, it reminds me of the Bible reading plan I’m reading right now about Holy Week, the week leading up to Easter. One day’s reading really made me consider something I’m not sure I’ve ever thought on – it was about two gardens.

The garden of Eden is where sin began, when all humanity was plunged into the darkness and guilt before a holy God. There in that garden, God made a promise to put enmity between Satan and man. Jesus would come and crush Satan’s head one day.

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Celebrate Easter with Family Favorites and Recipes
Bread · cakes · Easter · Make-Ahead · Pie · Side dish

Celebrate Easter with Family Favorites and Recipes

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My favorite holiday of the year is this week! It’s both surprising and exciting! I’m surprised because, well, where did March go?! It flew by for me! However, I’m not sad about that! Why? The last week of March took us to New York and Pennsylvania. The last leg of the trip in PA hit me between the eyes when I came down with Flu A. It caused me to miss out on most of a marriage retreat my husband was leading, as well as Sunday services. Those days are kind of a blur, but I remember enough to grimace at the thought. Thank the Lord for healing, home, and chicken noodle soup!

A few weeks ago, my daughter asked if I minded if she hosted Easter this year. Her family moved into a lovely country home this year, and she felt excited about having everyone there to celebrate the resurrection. Of course I agreed, and now I see the Lord was going before me, knowing I would just be recovering. So this year, I’m simply making a couple sides to take to the meal. That means I can focus on what I really think everyone would enjoy.

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My Easter Dinner Menu
Dinner · Easter · Make-Ahead

My Easter Dinner Menu

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I’m so excited for my favorite week of the year to be here – EASTER! The hope and promise of eternal life through Christ’s death and resurrection gives my life purpose and joy! That’s reason to celebrate!

Our greatest celebration will be that we will get to attend our church’s Easter service! We’ve been away since February, allowing the transition to go more smoothly. We are excited to worship with our church family and rejoice in the resurrections of our Savior!

After church, we will come home with our family (and I pray a few other guests) for dinner. I’ve already starting prepping for the meal! I like to get as much done ahead of time as possible! I thought I’d share what I’m fixing so you might get some inspiration for your meal!

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