Happy Easter

I hope that everyone has had a wonderful Easter. Jackson and I have spent the day together. Wayne had to work today. My mom came over before church this morning and brought Jackson his Easter gift. He got a few books, a couple of outfits, a bathing suit, a Mega Blocks school bus, and a juice cup. After church, we had lunch at my grandmother's house. Jackson ate really well -- mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, deviled eggs, and beef stew. Oh, and I can't forget the homemade biscuits too. We had a very nice time seeing family and enjoying the nice Easter lunch.

We headed to see Wayne at work and spent just a few minutes. Then it was back home so that Nana and Papa (my dad and step-mom) could give Jackson his Easter gifts. He got a few more outfits, bubbles, snacks, more juice cups, a bath toy, and a book.

It has been a great day spending time with family. However, we were able to remember and reflect on the true meaning of Easter. That our Lord and Saviour died for us and pardoned us from hell if we chose to believe in him.

I leave you today with two things. One, the lyrics of the song In Christ Alone. This song really reminds me of what Christ did for me. Two, a picture of Jackson in his Easter outfit.

In Christ Alone

In Christ alone my hope is found,
He is my light, my strength, my song;
this Cornerstone, this solid Ground,
firm through the fiercest drought and storm.
What heights of love, what depths of peace,
when fears are stilled, when strivings cease!
My Comforter, my All in All,
here in the love of Christ I stand.

In Christ alone! who took on flesh
Fulness of God in helpless babe!
This gift of love and righteousness
Scorned by the ones he came to save:
Till on that cross as Jesus died,
The wrath of God was satisfied -
For every sin on Him was laid;
Here in the death of Christ I live.

There in the ground His body lay
Light of the world by darkness slain:
Then bursting forth in glorious Day
Up from the grave he rose again!
And as He stands in victory
Sin's curse has lost its grip on me,
For I am His and He is mine -
Bought with the precious blood of Christ.

No guilt in life, no fear in death,
This is the power of Christ in me;
From life's first cry to final breath.
Jesus commands my destiny.
No power of hell, no scheme of man,
Can ever pluck me from His hand;
Till He returns or calls me home,
Here in the power of Christ I'll stand.