Who am I? A wife for almost 40 years. A mom for over 36 years. A sister and a friend, of course. Each of these help describe me. But, even more, I have been a Christian since accepting Him as my Savior when I was 12 years old and, this truth defines each area of my life. I have enjoyed some mountain top experiences but have been through some very deep valleys as well. Valleys of incredible grief and even pits of depression. However, most of my days are ordinary, routine kind of days. But in every one of my days, God has been faithful. He has walked with me whatever the day. He strengthens, comforts, encourages and blesses me with life "most abundant."

A favorite life verse: The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly. John 10:10

Why do I write? Though not quite as private as my dad, I am definitely my father's daughter. I find it difficult to share. And to let others in. But I do love to write. I love to put words into sentences and sentences in paragraphs that help express my thoughts. I hope my words help me share my heart. Share the life that God has given me and all that He has done for me and through me. I write with the hope of giving Him at least a bit of the glory He is due.

A verse to guide my writing: That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ. I Peter 1:7

Good Monday Morning 4.3.23

Posted on By jennifer

Happy Monday friends!  Truth be told, I do not have much to say this morning.  I’m off (to the doctor…of course) but do love my Monday mornings, so just wanted to take a minute to wish everyone a good week.  Easter week.  Or Holy Week, I believe some call it.  The week leading up to Resurrection Sunday and, hopefully, our thoughts turn that way, often, in this week ahead.  My, how much can happen in a week!!  I’m curious how you will celebrate or enjoy this upcoming Sunday?  Will you have family in?  Do you cook a certain meal?  Is their “must have” dish or recipe you use every Easter?  Do you do anything fun for the little ones in your life? I would love hear about it!

Our church has a sunrise service.  We have gone the last couple of Easters but have decided to skip that this year.  At the risk of sounding old, grumpy or just plain un-Christian, we simply do not enjoy sunrise service.  Gasp.  And we will celebrate this special day – in all its glory – at the regular morning service:)  Later that afternoon, we have reservations for dinner.  We celebrate most holidays at restaurants….and enjoy doing so.  We also have an Easter birthday (my son was born Easter weekend several decades ago!) and we will celebrate him as well on Sunday afternoon.  We don’t have any little people but I am putting together a few small (very small) Easter baskets for some of my favorite peeps (see what I did there!).  Grown-up baskets are fun too!!

Here’s to a beautiful week ahead!  I am so thankful for all this week means to us as Christians.  Thankful for a savior who was willing to die….providing a way of salvation.  Thankful that He rose again and that, today, I have a risen savior!  So thankful for my salvation that I accepted as a free gift many decades ago as a young teenager.  I cannot imagine life without Christ by my side.  Thank you, Jesus, for Easter – and your resurrection!!

Good Monday Morning

Comments (4)

  1. We will also go to church on Sunday and celebrate Jesus’ resurrection. We’ll probably just pick something up after church and spend the afternoon at home and then go back for evening service. We have no little ones in our area as our grandson is in Texas.
    I am so sorry that Jesus had to go through that horrible death, but I’m so glad that He did. It’s so hard to believe that He did that for me. It’s just totally amazing!
    Hope all goes well for you at the doctor this morning.

  3. We don’t do anything special. Just go to church like any other Sunday. I feel every Sunday is like an Easter Sunday. 🙂

  4. I have never been to a sunrise service. We also had a birthday celebration on Easter weekend, my son turned 18 on Good Friday! He’s my “baby” so it was fun/hard. We went to Church Easter morning, my daughter was home from college but made the trek back to her Church. It was the first Easter the four of us were not together. I hope you enjoyed your Easter.

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