Posted in The Historical Faith on 04/04/2010 12:52 am by Ronnica
While we celebrate Christ’s resurrection today especially, it’s something to remember year round. If Christ didn’t rise from the dead, we have no hope!
“Now if Christ is preached, that He has been raised from the dead, how do some among you say that there is no resurrection of the dead? But if there is no resurrection of the dead, not even Christ has been raised; and if Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is vain, your faith also is vain. Moreover we are even found to be false witnesses of God, because we testified against God that He raised Christ, whom He did not raise, if in fact the dead are not raised. For if the dead are not raised, not even Christ has been raised; and if Christ has not been raised, your faith is worthless; you are still in your sins. Then those also who have fallen asleep in Christ have perished. If we have hoped in Christ in this life only, we are of all men most to be pitied.” – 1 Corinthians 15:12-19
Praise God, He is Risen!
Posted in The Historical Faith on 04/03/2010 08:45 am by Ronnica
Still Remembering Jesus’s Death and Resurrection
Posted in The Historical Faith on 04/02/2010 12:42 am by Ronnica
Posted in The Historical Faith on 03/25/2010 12:01 am by Ronnica
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about how if Easter were Christmas, this would be Easter season right now. Granted, I know that there is Lent, which is kinda like an Easter season, but I don’t see Christ being the central figure in most Lent sacrifices and activities.
For whatever reason, Resurrection Day*–just as important to the Christian faith (if not more…that’s a debate to have)–doesn’t have the same weight to it as Christmas does. Though it’s still taken over by commercialization and secular celebration, which is certainly not a blessing. Yet we know that Christ’s death and resurrection is a big deal. I want it to be a big deal in my life.
So, in this Resurrection Season, I’ve chosen to spend more time with God through Bible reading and prayer (which I hope will be a permanent change). I’ve gone on walks in the beautiful spring weather listening to praise music and praising Him. I’ve spent more time in heart-searching conversation with those I love and trust. I’ve read some great authors who are helping me–along with the Bible and the Holy Spirit–to plumb the depths of wicked, sinful heart.
If you’re a Christian, I encourage you to spend some extra time considering the Cross and our need for it. If you’re not, why not take some time to research what Christianity is all about?
*While I do use the term “Easter” because more people understand and recognize it, I actually prefer “Resurrection Day” as it not only highlights the resurrection, it doesn’t confuse the Christian holiday with the ancient celebrations of fertility goddesses.
Photo by mtbjohn
Posted in Mixed Bag on 04/03/2007 08:47 am by Ronnica
This week I’m on Easter break, which is refreshing. Though I’ll be putting in additional hours at work, I enjoy having the extra time to catch up on schoolwork (particularly needing to focus on the research paper due 2 weeks from today!) and rest. This weekend I’ll be travelling to Kansas to spend two days with my family. I’m excited for the trip as I haven’t been home since Christmas and absolutely love to travel, even if it is to an airport which doesn’t have enough flights to keep even half their 14 terminals (or is it 12?) busy.
For all of you who have never lived in this area, this time of year is somewhat special. Everything is coated with a thin layer of lime green pollen. It makes my dirty car look sick, and covers every outside surface heavily. You can see car tracks through it in the parking lots, almost as if it was a fine dusting of snow. So it seems you really can have too many trees, as I’ve always argued.
During this Easter season, I hope that you take some time to consider what a marvelous sacrificial work Jesus Christ has done for us on the cross. This past Sunday we had a special Easter musical at our church, which was amazing. It really drew attention to what God has done for us wretched sinners who deserved eternal separation from Him, death. But Jesus did not remain dead in that tomb. He is risen! Praise the Lord! My hope is found not in what I can do but in what He did.
“He [God] may Him [Jesus] who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, so that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.”
2 Corinthians 5:21 NASU
