Tag: resurrection
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Not The Anticipated End
The sky was darkening as we drove to the field. John commented that there was a distinct possibility the game would be cancelled; we have an inordinate amount of thunder storms here in central Florida. Practices for the preceding two weeks had been cancelled because of lightning. Two of our grandkids–brother and sister–were playing each…
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It’s Only Just Beginning
When the egg was broken open by clumsy fingers, The yolk had become dark like chocolate Oozing out with a sweet metallic scent, Unexpected but not unpleasant. Fingers swirled in the dark silk, Dipping it out, inspecting it closely, Not daring to taste. Knowing that in the tasting came the consequences. He said, “It is…
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Empty Wasn’t Eggs-actly Expected
Easter egg hunts are the stuff of dreams. Children’s dreams. filled with candy eggs, marshmallow peeps, chocolate bunny ears waiting to be bitten. The pursuit can be just as fun. Back-to-back egg hunts for the grands made for a sugar-filled weekend. The first with 1,200 of their closest friends, with eggs all over the lawn…
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Bigger Than Bunnies; Better Than Candy
Growing up in the Midwest, I looked forward to Easter for a number of reasons. I knew it was the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus. I believed it then and hold to the truth of it even more now. Life and hope. And a party. We’d celebrate with lots of family, food and fun.…
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