Happy Blessed Easter... A Celebration of Resurrection, Renewal, and True Joy!

Easter is here... and I pray you all have a day filled with joy, hope, and the sweet promise of new life! It is the day we celebrate the resurrection of JESUS CHRIST, the victory over sin and death, and the incredible gift of salvation offered to each of us!

Of course, our home will be filled with family, laughter, gathering around the table, sharing a meal prepared with love, passing dishes and stories, searching for hidden eggs, baskets brimming with sweet surprises, and the blessing of just being together. These traditions are beautiful, meaningful, and full of joy, but they are reflections of something far greater.

At the center of it all is JESUS!

It is because of HIS sacrifice on the cross and HIS triumphant resurrection that we have hope. It is through HIM that we are given new life, a fresh start, and the promise of eternity. Easter is the ultimate reminder that no matter how dark things may seem, light always has the final word!

This day calls us back to what truly matters: faith that anchors us, peace that surpasses understanding, joy that cannot be shaken, and blessings that overflow not because of what we have done, but because of who HE is.

Easter is renewal.
Easter is redemption.
Easter is salvation.
Easter is JESUS!

And because HE lives, we can face tomorrow with confidence, knowing that we are held, loved, and made new in HIM.

“HE is not here; HE has risen, just as HE said.” Matthew 28:6

“Praise be to the GOD and Father of our LORD JESUS CHRIST! In His great mercy, HE has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of JESUS CHRIST from the dead.” 1 Peter 1:3

“JESUS said to her, ‘I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die.’” John 11:25

There’s something so sacred about this time of year as a farm family that puts their trust in the LORD. Spring doesn’t just show up...it gently reminds us of GOD’s faithfulness in every detail. The soil softens and comes alive again, and is ready to be planted. In these quiet, everyday moments, we’re reminded that HE is always making things new.

It’s in this season of renewal that our hearts feel especially full, grateful for fresh starts, for growth we can see, and growth we trust is happening beneath the surface, and for the beautiful reminder that life, in all its forms, is a gift from HIM.

This Easter, as you gather with family and friends, I hope you feel the joy of the LORD, and may this season bring you renewal, peace, and many blessings. When JESUS gave HIS life for us, HE crushed sin & defeated death on our behalf.

Happy Blessed Easter, Everyone!

Sunday is Coming! Happy Blessed Easter, Everyone!

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On this Good Friday, I pray we reflect on the love that Jesus Christ gave us by willingly giving his life for us and the eternal grace HE gave us by dying on the cross! Jesus' death was not the end, but Praise Jesus; it is the beginning of Hope, Forgiveness, and Eternal Life! So, today, no matter what wrongs you have done, Jesus paid it all in full! We don't deserve it and definitely haven't earned it, but HE offers it to us for free if we just believe and surrender all to HIM!

All HE asks is that we let HIM come into our hearts. If you haven't yet asked, I want to share a Salvation prayer that you can say right now. It is that simple—just ask HIM to come in to stay!

Salvation Prayer

Jesus, thank You for my redemption and for being my Redeemer. Thank you for paying me a price that is greater than anything I know or can imagine. Thank You for being my Lord, making me a part of Your family, calling me Your friend, and making it possible for me to place my life into the Father's care and keeping. What a privilege I have to honor and glorify You each day. Heavenly Father, I come to You in the Name of Jesus.

Your Word says, "Whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved".

Acts 2:21

I am calling on You. I pray and ask Jesus to come into my heart and be Lord over my life.

Romans 10:9-10 

You were bought at a price; therefore, glorify God in your body and spirit, which are God's.

1 Corinthians 6:20

As our family gathers and we do the our Easter traditions together...baskets, hunting eggs, etc, we always take time together to consider the miracle of Christ's Resurrection, we are so grateful for HIS life and sacrifice for us. I pray this Easter, with all the Newness of Spring, that it brings you joy and HIS new mercies that HE blesses us each new day!

HE is Risen!
Happy Blessed Easter, Everyone!

Happy Blessed Easter, Everyone!

Easter Weekend is here!
Together, let's rejoice in our Risen Savior!

I wanted to wish you all a blessed, Happy Easter. I am looking forward to being with family and observing together the greatest sacrifice that Jesus made so we could be saved! Of course, we will color and hide eggs, have a special dinner, and do Easter baskets... those family traditions are so sweet. Gathering and rejoicing on Resurrection Sunday for what Jesus did for us is a priceless blessing!

Nails were not what held Jesus to the cross. Jesus had the power to come down from that cross, but He knew it was what had to be done for His believers to be saved. He died on the cross for you and me because of His love for us; He loved us that much! As we observe this Easter Sunday, I am so thankful my Savior gave His life for me, so I can look forward to the promise of Heaven and living in eternity with Him.

"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life" John 3:16

If you haven't asked Jesus into your heart, please say and pass this prayer below. Salvation is the greatest gift of all: a relationship with Jesus Christ and eternal life.

Salvation Prayer

Jesus, thank You for my redemption and for being my Redeemer. Thank You for paying the price for me that is greater than anything I know or can imagine. Thank You for being my Lord, making me a part of Your family, calling me Your friend, and making it possible for me to place my life into the Father's care and keeping. What a privilege I have to honor and glorify You each day. You were bought at a price; therefore, glorify God in your body and spirit, which are God's. 1 Corinthians 6:20

Easter and the Dogwood Tree Story

Here is a favorite story that our family always reads at Easter. An unknown poet wrote the legend of the dogwood tree poem many years ago. The poem reflects the cross that Christ hung on was made of dogwood; however, this type of tree was not natural to the Holy Land. Regardless, the poem's point is one that no matter what the wood used for the cross, Christ suffered upon that cross.

An old and beautiful legend says that, at the time of the crucifixion, the dogwood was comparable in size to the oak tree and other large trees of the forest. Because of its firmness and strength, it was selected as the timber for the cross.

But to be put to such a cruel use greatly distressed the tree. Sensing this, the crucified Jesus, in his gentle pity for the sorrow and suffering of all, said to it:

'Because of your sorrow and pity for My sufferings, never again will the dogwood tree grow large enough to be used as a cross.

Henceforth it will be slender, bent, and twisted, and its blossoms will be in the form of a cross.

Two long and two short petals. There will be nail prints in the center of the outer edge of each petal.

Brown with rust and stained with red.

And in the center of the flower will be a crown of thorns, and all who see this will remember.' These words help ready my heart for Easter, and I hope they do the same for you.

The Legend of the Dogwood Tree

Poet: Unknown

When Christ was on earth, the dogwood grew To a towering size with a lovely hue. Its branches were strong and interwoven, And for Christ's cross, its timbers were chosen.

Being distressed at the use of the wood, Christ made a promise which still holds good: "Not ever again shall the dogwood grow To be large enough for a tree," and so

Slender and twisted, it shall always be With cross-shaped blossoms for all to see. The petals shall have bloodstains marked brown and a thorny crown in the blossom's center.

"All who see it will think of Me, Nailed to a cross from a dogwood tree. Protected and cherished, this tree shall be A reflection of all of My agony."

Have a Blessed Easter, Everyone!

WHO Doesn't Need A Little Christmas 🎄

Happy Friday Everyone! I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving! For me, it was a blessing to be with family... sharing love, hugs, stories, and enjoying good food. And now Black Friday is here and the kick-off to the Christmas shopping season has begun! So with that, I thought I would share some great deals happening today and some really cute fashion from one of my favorite classic cartoons that I have to watch each year... How the Grinch Stole Christmas! You can watch it tonight on NBC at 8 PM. Cindy Lou Who, my favorite, is just adorable and has a merry heart that is so full of love for anyone! She helps the Grinch to see the good in Christmas and that it means so much more than the gifts. We don’t know why the Grinch hated Christmas. We just know he did, but the kindness of Cindy Lou changes the Grinch’s heart which grew three sizes that day! The very thing the Grinch hated was the one thing that changed his life forever. Just like the first Christmas, when our Savior was born for our salvation, if we just give HIM our heart we will be forever changed just like the Grinch. The very heart of Christmas, the simplicity of love in that of a beautiful child, both in the person of the sweet character Cindy Lou Who, who teaches the Grinch about the real meaning of Christmas, but more importantly, in the birth of a beautiful baby, born centuries ago in a lowly manger, we ultimately and powerfully transform our own hearts eternally, in Jesus. So WHO doesn't need Christmas, I know I do, I believe everyone needs a little Christmas right now. So with that, Life is Good and Hanna Andersson both have a great collection of Whoville tees & PJs for the whole family. Check them out below and their special Black Friday Specials...💓💓💓

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~Blessings for the Day ✞o Encourage your Life~

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Happy Easter to You All 🌷 As We Celebrate the Resurrection of Our Savior JESUS CHRIST!✟

Happy Easter, my dear friends! I hope you all have a Blessed Easter as we Celebrate our Risen Lord!

Photo Credit: Crosscards.com

When I think of Easter, I think of Hope, Renewal, and Redemption. I pray this for our country. I also remember all the wonderful Easters over the years and treasure all of the precious memories even more now! I know with everything our country is going through, many have said churches are closed, so Easter is cancelled. But that is not possible, yes our celebrations will look a bit different...But Easter LIVES! So maybe the traditions will have to be altered and the bunny won’t be bringing eggs this year, but the tomb is still empty... Praise Jesus! I feel there hasn't been a greater time than now to tell the world what we believe... that Jesus Saves, He Lives, & He Reigns on High!

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Alan Jackson - Softly And Tenderly (Live)

As the old hymn goes "Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling, calling for you and for me...Jesus is waiting, just let Him in. For all have sinned and fallen short of God's glory, but God gave us His Son, Jesus, who died on the cross for our sins. All we have to do is repent of our sins and believe in our hearts.

I would like to share this prayer with you all today and I ask Right now, wherever you are, please give your heart to Jesus today!

Salvation Prayer:

"Dear Jesus, I know I am a sinner.

I believe You died on the Cross for my sins.

I believe Your blood, death, burial, and resurrection were for me.

I receive You as my Savior today.

I thank You for forgiving me of my sins,

And the gift of salvation and everlasting life,

because of Your merciful grace.

In Jesus name, I pray...

Amen."

"For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved." ( Romans 10:13) You have Prayed, You Believed, You Received Jesus as your Savior and You are now Saved! Praise Jesus!

Now you begin the best journey, walking with the Lord daily. God bless you... as you begin your new life with Him!

Photo Credit: Crosscards.com

How fitting it is to share with you all 2 stories about trees this Easter season... for the cross that Jesus died upon to save us was made from a tree. Here are the stories.

Every year around Easter, many pine trees start to develop shoots with a familiar shape. If you look at the tops of the pine trees a few weeks before Easter, you will see the yellow shoots. As the days get closer to Easter Sunday, the tallest shoot will branch off and form a cross. By the time Easter Sunday comes around, you will see that most of the pine trees will have small yellow crosses on all of the tallest shoots. I believe these sprouts are just another way God is showing Himself to us. What a sight this would be to see this Easter Sunday! So look up and see the wondrous works of God!

I also wanted to share the legend of the dogwood tree. Many of you may know this, but if not it is a touching poem to read at Easter Time.

I also want to share with you all a beautiful song. My sister and I were in a Easter Passion play together and this song was played. Listen to the words and rejoice for the grave could not hold Jesus the King!

This video is if from Easter Sunday, artist Brian Keith Daniel performs his painting "Living Proof" as Christian Recording Artists NewSong & Charles Billingsley perform "Arise My Love" at Thomas Road Baptist Church in Lynchburg, VA. Please visit Brian's website *HERE* for more of his amazing art.

My family and I will be watching Easter church services online at Thomas Road Baptist Church. I would love to invite you all to watch online as well. You can watch any hour on the hour from 7 am to 7 pm. Click *HERE* as we worship together this
Easter Sunday!

Easter Sunday Service at Thomas Road Baptist Church

~Blessings for the Day to Encourage your Life~

John 11:25-26

Have a Wonderful & Happy Easter!

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Spring Cleaning Products, Tips & More... How to Protect Yourself and Your Family!

Spring Cleaning is upon us, and this year with the threat of the coronavirus you might be more incline then ever to clean from top to bottom and then all over again. Become a cleaning machine! I don’t mean that your house needs to be spic and span, rather; be diligent and disinfect the objects and surfaces you touch on a regular basis, from your electronic devices, light switches, counter tops, and all doorknobs... including your car!

As our nation faces this together, we must support our President and his leadership in the decisions that have been made, and most of all Trust the Lord to keep us safe! I know I usually share fashion on my blog, and that is great, but the opportunity to share with you and maybe calm your fears was weighing heavy on my heart. Your fashion style is important and it feels good to pretty on the outside, but being anxious on the inside brings on anxiety and worry, which brings down your immune system. Jesus is what we all need now! So, fix your eyes on HIM and not the “fake news” and HE will carry us all through this! HE is always steadfast and if we all stand in faith, HE will heal our land!

Just open your hearts to HIM today and give it all to Him! I have always heard cleanliness is next to Godliness. Well, as a nation as we are striving to keep things clean, let us all stand with God and ask HIM to cleanse and renew our hearts, pray for revival during this time we face, and pray many come to know the Lord! Even if we are staying home and not venturing out places, we as Christians can Share the good news of Jesus with all on social media! Share Jesus Today and Live Your Faith!

Wash Your Hands & say Your Prayers, Because Jesus and Germs are Everywhere Wood Sign

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Here are some great things to do each day to support a healthy wonderful lifestyle.

1. Washing your hands with basic natural soap.
2. Getting movement everyday, even if it’s just a walk.
3. Sleeping for at least 8 hours each night by not staying up late surfing and reading all the bad news!
4. Eating lots of fruits and vegetables. Avoid Sugar...this brings down the immune system. Live Food is Best!
5. Stock up bottled water, non-perishable foods, and natural cleaning products!
6. Keeping your distance from others...this is not rude just smart!

I know many of you may have some of these cleaning items or staples in your homes already...great, but if not, below are just some of my suggestions. I always use organic and natural products, such  as white vinegar to clean my home. I have researched and vinegar can tackle household bacteria like salmonella, E. coli and other “gram-negative” bacteria. 

I normally use a 1-1 ratio of vinegar and water. Soak & spray wipe things down and then I use natural liquid soap as well to clean! I also drink Apple Cider Vinegar diluted in water every day... so good for the immune system. Hopefully, you will find some of these tips and products helpful.

***Cleaning Products***

Heinz All Natural Cleaning Vinegar, 128 Ounce (Pack of 6)

Burts Bees Baby Chlorine-Free Wipes, Unscented Natural Baby Wipes for Sensitive Skin 72 Wipes (Pack of 6)

Molly's Suds Original Laundry Detergent Powder 120 load, Natural Laundry Soap for Sensitive Skin

Earth Friendly Products ECOS Dishmate Dish Liquid, Almond 25 oz. (Pack of 2)

Desert Essence Soap Bar Creamy Coconut - 5 oz

Vinyl Gloves Powder-Free, Non-Sterile, Heavy Duty Disposable Gloves-Professional Grade for Healthcare, Medical, Food Handling, and More

***Non Perishable Items For the Pantry***

Garden of Life Vitamin C - Vitamin Code Raw C Vitamin Whole Food Supplement, Vegan, 120 Capsules

Bragg Organic Raw Unfiltered Apple Cider Vinegar, 32 fl.oz

Cascadian Farm Organic Blueberry Soft Baked Squares, Snack Bar, 48 Bars

Horizon Organic 1 % Low Fat Milk, 8-Ounce Aseptic Cartons (Pack of 18)

Barbara's Multigrain Spoonfuls Cereal, Heart Healthy, Non-GMO, 14 Oz Box (Pack of 12)

Cascadian Farm Organic Granola, Chewy Vanilla Chip, 6 pack 1.2 oz bars

Wild Planet Organic Roasted Chicken Breast, Skinless and Boneless, No Salt Added, 5 Ounce

Evian Natural Spring Water (One Case of 12 Individual Bottles, 1 liter)

Annie's Organic Animal Cookies, 6.75 oz

Kettle Brand Potato Chips Variety Pack

Angie's BOOMCHICKAPOP Gluten Free Sea Salt Popcorn, 0.6 Ounce Vegan Snack Pack Bags (Pack of 24)

How about a stay at home movie night. This popcorn would be great for that...or maybe Nutty Movie Night, like in the movie... Love at the Thanksgiving Day Parade on the Hallmark Channel! Check out below for my favorite Nutty Butter.

BARNEY Almond Butter, Crunchy, Paleo Friendly, KETO, Non-GMO, Skin-Free, 16 Ounce

Watching Movies together is great fun...as my family gathered around the TV to hear the President speak the other night, it reminded me of reruns I watch of The Walton's. They would always gather around the radio back then to hear the current news. I feel that this situation in some ways has united us again.

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I recently saw a message that contemporary Christian Artist Natalie Grant shared on social media, and it is so true.

"With all the panic, fear and hysteria happening at the moment, the word of God is still our best guide. I read this today. Don’t give in to fear.
So take appropriate precautions, use wisdom, wash your hands and TRUST GOD.
Because we are the people of God. The world is freaking out. Let’s not join them. Instead, let hope, not fear, be what marks our lives.
And when people ask you about the confidence you have in this moment, seize every opportunity, and share the hope and peace found only in Jesus. No better time than the present." I believe Natalie is trying to remind us just like her song says...Jesus is the King of the World, and let us not forget that! He Holds Us All!

DaySpring has many items that will shine a light on trusting God in every circumstance.

See Below and Be Blessed!

Get Out of Your Head: Stopping the Spiral of Toxic Thoughts

Feeling stuck, frustrated, and defeated? Allen believes the solution is simple: how we think shapes how we live. We can learn to stop thoughts that leave us prey to toxic patterns like victimhood, anxiety, and distraction. Drawing on biblical teaching and neuroscience, she shows how to fight the enemies of the mind with the truth of God.
Feeling stuck, frustrated, and defeated? Allen believes the solution is simple: how we think shapes how we live. We can learn to stop thoughts that leave us prey to toxic patterns like victimhood, anxiety, and distraction. Drawing on biblical teaching and neuroscience, she shows how to fight the enemies of the mind with the truth of God.

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So, I also wanted to share a song I heard on KLOVE radio today, by The Afters, and some scriptures that are my go to for peace. Did you know that there are 365 scriptures about fear in the Bible... one for every day of the year,  and our God has given us these to help with anyone with anxiety and fear, if we just cast our cares upon Him!

***The Afters-I Will Fear No More***

I also love to listen to American Family Radio (AFR). It is a wonderful outlet for a Christian perspective of the lateset news and issues. Here is a LINK to their website.

Blessings for the Day to Encourage your Life

“Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life?"

Matthew 6:25-27

I sought the Lord, and He heard me, and delivered me from all my fears.

Psalm 34:4

Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.

Matthew 6:34

Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. 7 Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.

Philippians 4:6-7

Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.

Proverbs 3:5-6

Cast your cares on the LORD and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken.

Psalm 55:22

I will lift up my eyes to the hills, from where comes my help? My help comes from the Lord, Who made heaven and earth.

Psalm 121:1-2

In His Care...Blessings,

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