"Resurrection Day"  My Tribute To My Lord Jesus Christ

He is not here For he has risen, as he said....
What a day that must of been,....

Satan thought he won the battle, but he added fuel to the fire, amen.

This is no doubt the most important day in a Christian's year. If Jesus would not of died on that old rugged cross, been buried, and rose again on the 3 day, what hope would be have.

Some worship other gods beside the one a true living God, and they are dead, how can a dead man help anyone, but Jesus is alive and sitting on the right hand of the Father making intercession for me, and for you if you are a saved person.

Easter is only mentioned once in the Bible, so I prefer to call the Sunday my Lord resurrected Resurrection Sunday, amen it is fitting. It is not about easter bunnies and little baby chicks, or even fancy new dresses and easter bonnets, that is all mere things of this world.

Many lost people come to our churches on Easter Sunday, and never enter one at any other time. I pray that some will be saved, and others get their heart right with God. May our pastors preach with clarity and boldness the true word of our living God.

~Resurrection Sunday, From God's own Word~
The scripture I am using is all in the Kings James Version of the Bible, Using John 20:1-31

1 The first day of the week cometh Mary Magdalene early, when it was yet dark, unto the sepulchre, and seeth the stone taken away from the sepulchre.
2 Then she runneth, and cometh to Simon Peter, and to the other disciple, whom Jesus loved, and saith unto them, They have taken away the Lord out of the sepulchre, and we know not where they have laid him.
3 Peter therefore went forth, and that other disciple, and came to the sepulchre.
4 So they ran both together: and the other disciple did outrun Peter, and came first to the sepulchre.
5 And he stooping down, and looking in, saw the linen clothes lying; yet went he not in.
6 Then cometh Simon Peter following him, and went into the sepulchre, and seeth the linen clothes lie,
7 And the napkin, that was about his head, not lying with the linen clothes, but wrapped together in a place by itself.
8 Then went in also that other disciple, which came first to the sepulchre, and he saw, and believed.
9 For as yet they knew not the scripture, that he must rise again from the dead.
10 Then the disciples went away again unto their own home.
11 But Mary stood without at the sepulchre weeping: and as she wept, she stooped down, and looked into the sepulchre,
12 And seeth two angels in white sitting, the one at the head, and the other at the feet, where the body of Jesus had lain.
13 And they say unto her, Woman, why weepest thou? She saith unto them, Because they have taken away my Lord, and I know not where they have laid him.
14 And when she had thus said, she turned herself back, and saw Jesus standing, and knew not that it was Jesus.
15 Jesus saith unto her, Woman, why weepest thou? whom seekest thou? She, supposing him to be the gardener, saith unto him, Sir, if thou have borne him hence, tell me where thou hast laid him, and I will take him away.
16 Jesus saith unto her, Mary. She turned herself, and saith unto him, Rabboni; which is to say, Master.
17 Jesus saith unto her, Touch me not; for I am not yet ascended to my Father: but go to my brethren, and say unto them, I ascend unto my Father, and your Father; and to my God, and your God.
18 Mary Magdalene came and told the disciples that she had seen the Lord, and that he had spoken these things unto her.
19 Then the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled for fear of the Jews, came Jesus and stood in the midst, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you.
20 And when he had so said, he shewed unto them his hands and his side. Then were the disciples glad, when they saw the Lord.
21 Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you: as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you.
22 And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost:
23 Whose soever sins ye remit, they are remitted unto them; and whose soever sins ye retain, they are retained.
24 But Thomas, one of the twelve, called Didymus, was not with them when Jesus came.
25 The other disciples therefore said unto him, We have seen the Lord. But he said unto them, Except I shall see in his hands the print of the nails, and put my finger into the print of the nails, and thrust my hand into his side, I will not believe.
26 And after eight days again his disciples were within, and Thomas with them: then came Jesus, the doors being shut, and stood in the midst, and said, Peace be unto you.
27 Then saith he to Thomas, Reach hither thy finger, and behold my hands; and reach hither thy hand, and thrust it into my side: and be not faithless, but believing.
28 And Thomas answered and said unto him, My Lord and my God.
29 Jesus saith unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed.
30 And many other signs truly did Jesus in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book:
31 But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name.

Many of us have a hard time like Thomas did in trusting the Lord, and in believing all he has said, but being saved for over 30 years now, I have come to the point where I know I can trust in the Lord, and not to my own understanding, amen .

May you have a very blessed Easter, as we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord and Saviour, would it not be a wonderful time to tell other about what he has did for you,. invite some one to church this Sunday, if you do they just may come, and may be saved. What a wonderful day it will be when my Jesus I shall see, when I look into his face the one who saved by his grace.

(Resurrection Rolls)


This sounds similar to the ressurection Cookies, but even more simple, would be fun to do with your children.
Ingredients:
1 can refrigerated crescent roll dough
8 large marshmallows
Melted butter
Cinnamon
Sugar

Directions:

Give each child one triangle shaped section of crescent roll. This represents the tomb.
Each child takes one marshmallow which represents the body of Christ.
Dip the marshmallow in the butter and roll in cinnamon and sugar mixture. This represents the oils and spices the body was anointed with upon burial.
Lay the marshmallow on the dough and carefully wrap it around the marshmallow.

Make sure all seams are pinched together well.
(Otherwise the marshmallow will "ooze" out of the seams)
Bake according to package directions.
Cool.

Break open the tomb and the body of Christ is no longer there!!
Celebrate God's love!

(Resurrection Cookies)

What a wonderful way to explore and share
the true meaning of Easter.

It is great fun for all the family and the cookies really are delicious.

Read the whole recipe before beginning...
try to do together Saturday night before Easter Sunday.

Preheat oven to 300 degrees

Ingredients:
1 cup whole pecans
Mixing bowl
3 egg whites
Wooden spoon
1 cup sugar
Bible
1 tsp. vinegar
Zipper baggy
1 pinch of salt
Wax paper
Cookie sheet
Tape

Place pecans in the baggy and let the children beat them
with the wooden spoon to break into small pieces.
Explain that after Jesus was arrested,
He was beaten by the Roman soldiers.
Read - John 19:1-3 to them

Let child smell the vinegar.
Put 1 tsp. into mixing bowl.
Explain that when Jesus was thirsty on the cross,
He was given vinegar to drink.
Read - John 19:28-30

Add egg whites to the vinegar.
Eggs represent life.
Explain that Jesus gave His life for our life.
Read - John 10:10-11

Sprinkle a little salt into each child's hand
let them taste it then brush the rest into the bowl.
Explain that represents the salty tears shed by Jesus followers,
and the bitterness of our own sin...
Read - Luke 23:27

So far the ingredients are not very appetizing.

Add 1 cup sugar.

Explain that the sweetest part of this story is
that Jesus died because He loves us.
He wants us to know and belong to Him.
Read - Psalm 34:8 and John 3:16

Beat with mixer on high speed for 11-15 minutes
until stiff peaks are formed.

Explain that the color white represents the purity in God's eyes
of those whose sins have been cleansed by Jesus.
Read - Isaiah 1:18 and John 3:1-3

Fold in broken nuts.
Drop by tsp.onto waxed paper-covered cookie sheet.
Explain that each mound represents the rocky tomb where Jesus body was laid.
Read - Matt. 27:65-66

Put cookies sheet in the oven.
Close door and turn oven OFF.
Give each child a piece of tape and seal the door.

Explain that Jesus tomb was sealed.
Read - Matt. 27:65-66

Go to bed !

Explain that they may feel sad to leave the cookies in the oven overnight.
Jesus followers were in despair when the tomb was sealed.
Read - John 16:20 and 22
On Resurrection Morning open the oven and give everyone a cookie !

Notice the cracked surface and take a bite.

The cookies are hollow !

On the first Resurrection Day Jesus followers were amazed
to find the tomb open and empty.
Read - Matt. 28:1-9

He Has Risen ! Hallelujah ! ! ! ! !
What a wonderful way to teach children about the risen Saviour...Hope you enjoy these with your family.




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Sharing it Sunday


Well here it is Sunday and we over slept, now you tell me Satan is not on a rampage, just unreal, so thought I would put this down for today, all is well here, and this just reminded me of somebody today. Be Blessed.


Fred Somebody, Thomas Everybody, Susan Anybody, and Joe Nobody were neighbors, but they were not like you and me. They were odd people and most difficult to understand. The way they lived was a shame.


All four belonged to the same church, but you would not have enjoyed worshipping with them.


EVERYBODY went fishing on Sunday or stayed home to visit with friends. ANYBODY wanted to worship but was afraid SOMEBODY wouldn’t speak to him. So guess who went to church – NOBODY.


Really, NOBODY was the only decent one of the four. NOBODY did the visitation. NOBODY worked on the church building.


Once they needed a Sunday school teacher. EVERYBODY thought ANYBODY would do it, and ANYBODY thought SOMEBODY would do it. And you know who did it? That’s exactly right – NOBODY!


It happened that a fifth neighbor (an unbeliever) moved into the area. EVERYBODY thought SOMEBODY should try to win him for Christ. ANYBODY could have made an effort. You probably know who finally won him: NOBODY!


This little parable brings to focus again the fact that each of us is personally responsible for God’s work. If we leave it for somebody or everybody or anybody, nobody will do it. Let’s work till Jesus comes!

Such a Marvelous Monday 

It is so pretty outside, such a bright sun shining, hurts your eyes. The fishing trip of my son and dh went really well, they caught about 17 Brim, so our freezer is doing well, and kinda bulging, (giggles)We had a great Sunday, Chuck got to teach the men a gain, the man who usually teaches is off on sick leave, he had a hip replacement, so they ask Chuck to do it, he is doing well, but spent too much time in the sun Saturday fishing, it took its toll on him, give him allergies again, and wore him out.

One of my students in SS give me a sitting hen, it is so cute, she knows I collect them and I thought that was so sweet of her, we did a good lesson on Elijah and the widow, I asked them how many of them would give their last morsel of food for a stranger, only one said well if God told me to I would, praise God for one right answer eh.
Last night one of our Missionary's came and preached, he was real good and did an allegory about fishermen, from Mark where Jesus called the men to be fishers of men. Was different and he compared the folks in churches with various fish, was interesting for sure. Never been compared to a fish before, heehee, oh well it takes all kinds.
Today we have been busy in the yard, watering the garden, and I was doing my potted plants with fresh dirt and moved some into the flower garden around my tree, we had put leaves in them to protect them from the cold and it did really good, they have a head start and are doing really good, have some new shoots coming up too. Chuck was blowing leaves and picking them up to put in his compost pile. Our garden is doing great, and my rose bushes are started to sprout too, we bought some climbing roses and put them by the fence, so hoping they do good, and bloom this year.
Well that is about all in my world for now, so what are you up to my blogging friends, share with us, and let us know how and what you are up to. Be blessed and be a blessing, God loves you.

God Just Keeps on Giving and Giving



Well another day, another weekend is upon us, we went out in the boat again yesterday, we caught 15 Brim, good size ones too;
and guess what? Give up? I caught the fishing pole Chuck lost in the River Monday, yeah, now only God can do something like that, 
I cast my line in the water, well it went to close to the boat so I was reeling in, when I brought up a line, I was trying to get it off my line when Chuck said, no, try and bring it in, it may be my pole, me of little faith said, I am sure, and WOW when I reeled it in his pole was attached to it, the hook and line still on it, but the fish had got away, we were amazed and said the lord had to do this, he must of wanted you to have that pole and reel. LOL Thought you would enjoy that little blessing. Stranger things have happened, been a while though.


Today we hit a few yard sales, we been looking for a cordless phone, we priced them at Wal Mart and they were from 28 to 50
dollars, the ones with answering machines on them; well today we
found one just like we been looking at and it was 3 dollars not 40.
Praise God the man said if it did not work to bring it back and he would give us our money back, well we brought it home and plugged it in, and great news, it works good, I have it all set up now, I hate the cord ones, our other cordless died, and so we had the cord one hooked up, love the cordless. We got a few other things too, was a good trip and good day.


Well it is a fabulous Friday, and I am back home, tired, but ate and now going to cook some lima beans and rice for supper, make some good ole corn bread too, yummy, is it supper yet, lol hope you all have a very blessed weekend, and know Jesus loves you and so do I.

We had a very good and restful Monday, Chuck went down to the river for a couple hours, and caught several nice Brim, so that is our dinner tonight, he fillets them so it will be pure eating, no picking the bones out. Here is a photo of these pretty fish.


Makes me want to go and catch a few myself, this is Brim season now, and we can stock our freezer while they are biting. 


It is so relaxing and fun out fishing, no sounds and just sweet smells of the wild Jasmine and Honeysuckle all around us. Nice, serene and so peaceful, like not much noise where we live anyhow, but on the water is even better.
Chuck got up to stretch and before he could grab his pole a fish pulled it in the water, took off with it, he has about 40 of them, so no great loss, and he still had 2 others to continue fishing with, but it must of been a big fish strong enough to get it out of the boat that fast. Now that was the big one that got away, LOL ♥ 

A Great Sunday, and a Better Monday

Happy Monday, praise God we made it to both services yesterday, what a blessing to be in the house of God with all our family around us. The messages were great, dh even got to teach the men's SS class, and though small I was able to be with the teen girls again.


My lesson was from Titus 2, being a set apart woman for God, and I tied it  in with Burn your bridges to Egypt. 
I so enjoyed teaching again, and being with the youth, the bus is bringing many many children in now, that sure is a blessing to watch each service, some have become so faithful to come.


We had to go to Brunswich one day last week, and along I 95 there was a huge tree, at the top a very big nest, with two eagle heads popping out, what a site to see, how excited I was, and wish I had had my camera with us. UGH, but I will go back and try and get a good photo of them, it was dear to my heart, being Isa 40:31 is my life long verse God give to me over 40 years ago.

Have a very blessed and peaceful Monday, I am blogging and 

having a very restful day. ♥

Sharing Saturday

Remember to set your clocks forward before you go to bed Saturday night.

Thursday we had a fun day with friends, had dinner and played some fun game too.

We had a great day yesterday, we tried out that new motor, went down the river about 4 miles, and fished a little too, just trying out to make sure it worked good, amen, it did. Came home at darkish and I fixed breaded pork chops and sweet potatoes, and asparagus, it was good, and then we relaxed for a while. Today we went to get our new glasses, yeahhhhh, they called when we were gone yesterday to say they are ready.  I love mine. guess what color, any one that knows me well will know.


Chuck has a memorial to do later, the folks are family of folks that were in our church, and they always call him when one of theirs dye. This is really a sad situation, this man 43 years old, was burned to death when a Meth lab exploded, yeah, oh me, what a terrible death that must of been, and far as I know (from the way he lived) he was not saved., they just seem to listen and will not hear, or act upon what they know to be true, pray for these folks, Chuck is really burdened for their souls.

This man is the dad of the boy I led to the lord when we were in Woodbine, James, then had the honor of leading his little girl to the lord during VBS, her name is Savannah, the mom to James and wife of dying man is Maria, she is James mom. The whole family needs the lord. Family name is Lloyd.
 
I plan on studying my lesson for tomorrow while he is gone, and make some cookies, or something sweet, I have this sweet tooth and just will not stay hidden, lol got to feed the sugar monster ya know.
So I pray you all have a wonderful weekend, and may God bless you real good.

Wonderful Wednesday

Good Morning on this 7th day of March, wow time is flying by,  It is lovely today, warmer and the sun is shining bright,  these days are good. Our garden is doing really good, potatoes are topping, so good, onions are getting bigger daily too, should have some wonderful strawberry's soon, lots on my plants. My watermelons are popping up too, and beets, just too much to talk about. You see this photo of Lilacs, we used to have the bushes all around our house in Michigan, they give off such a wonder smell, the whole yard smelled sweet like them, oh I miss them, I tried raising in Flordia when there but it died, I was very sad too, not sure if here in GA would do good or not, we are pretty much the same climate as where we were in Fl.


Tonight is prayer meeting and I do believe we are good to go tonight, praise the lord, reminds me of a little chorus we sing.  I'll Praise Your Name Lord.

I'll praise your name lord, and sing your song, I'll praise your name lord, my whole life long, I'll praise your name lord, til I get home, I'll praise your name lord and sing you song.

Then usually would sing Let Your Love flow through me.

Let your love flow through me, let your Love flow through me, make me a blessing lord where ever I may be. Keep me pure keep me clean so that you may be seen, let your love, let your love flow through me.

I hope your Wednesday is a good one, and some one will see Jesus in you today.
Be blessed and be a blessing, May God bless you real good.

Well I am back, and I just could not stay away, it got over whelming for a while when we were out daily, but things have calmed down in the Harris household, my dear husband is almost well again, and I am feeling fair to meddling. I made some of these cookies last night, and just had to share them with you, my wonderful bloggers, not sure if any one missed me or not, but I surely did miss you..Hope you enjoy making these, they are fun, and easy, I watched Paula Deen show the other day and she was making them for her picnic lunch with family, make a perfect dessert with a scoop of ice cream on them too, or just dunk like a donut in morning coffee. God bless Y'all real good.  ♥

Chocolate Gooey Butter Cookies




Recipe courtesy Paula Deen
Prep Time:15 minInactive Prep Time:2 hr 0 minCook Time:12 min
Serves: 2 dozen cookies


Ingredients


1 (8-ounce) brick cream cheese, room temperature
1 stick butter, at room temperature
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (18-ounce) box moist chocolate cake mix
Confectioners' sugar, for dusting


Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
In a large bowl with an electric mixer, cream the cream cheese and butter until smooth. Beat in the egg. Then beat in the vanilla extract. Beat in the cake mix. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours to firm up so that you can roll the batter into balls. Roll the chilled batter into tablespoon sized balls and then roll them in confectioner's sugar. Place on an ungreased cookie sheet, 2 inches apart. Bake 12 minutes. The cookies will remain soft and "gooey."
Cool completely and sprinkle with more confectioners' sugar, if desired.

God is love: 1 John 4:8 "He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love." That is some strong words here, and we see so many schisms in the church, that is not love, and that is not of God, we see here if we love, we are of God, where is your heart, search deep, find a place and time you accepted Christ and asked him into your heart. That is the very first step to find true love. May we have a testimony of love, and love all who come into our path way. The world must see love in the Christian or they will never see Jesus.


Have a blessed day and God is love, so let us love one another as Christ loved the church.