Hey friends. Happy Good Friday and Easter!

It’s springtime again in the U.S. of A. My wife and I love to go on long walks. This time of year, God’s creation just shouts of new life. Trees, shrubs, flowers and on and on just explode into vibrant colors, full of new life following winter.

As the celebration of Easter is at hand, I’m reminded and thankful for these words from the Messiah Jesus, found in the second part of John 10, vs. 10 (NIV Bible):

“I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.“

As we commemorate the death, burial and resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ this weekend, we only need to look around us to see that God is all about renewal and life. He loves us with an endless love that sent His only Son, Jesus, to suffer a harsh death for our sin; sin that could only be done away with by God Himself, and forever done away with by the atonement of Christ.  Yes, only sin can separate us from God, but God destroyed my sin and death at the cross.  How do I know?  Because Jesus is alive!! Easter is such a glorious occasion because it shouts of God’s love and His amazing work to bring life everlasting, and life in full measure of His abundant love.

A familiar verse expresses God’s passion for us so well, John 3:16 (NIV Bible):

“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”

I pray for each of you and that you will have a wonderful Easter time this 2017.

I’ll share a picture of our dear granddaughter, Sadie Grace, just below. It is one that expresses the fullness of joy.  Have a wonderful Easter!!