Christ is Risen!

Happy Easter Everyone! Christ is Risen!

I have always loved this season. Growing up I loved watching the snow melt and the plants start to grow and show signs of life. I also loved sharing the Good News. I loved the music, and I loved the joy people felt as we proclaimed that Christ has triumphed over the grave. 

Today I still love to share this Good News. I loved seeing my own children light up on Easter morning. I loved watching them search for eggs and sing their hearts out on Easter! There is so much to be thankful for this season. It is so easy to let the burdens on the world drag us down. The Good News of Jesus Christ is still needed today. 

For the next few weeks, we will live in the Easter season. We will continue to lift up this Good News. My question is: What burdens are you carrying instead of the hope of Jesus? Personally, I know there are a lot of things that can overwhelm me. Two weeks ago my wife came down with a case of vertigo. (I have never experienced vertigo before - but even watching someone go through it is miserable.) As she recovered, I was torn between taking care of her and all the other daily concerns. Between the kids, work, and regular chores... life was getting out of control. It took a few people connecting with me to says that I didn't need to do everything. I needed simply to be present where I mattered most. It was just helpful to hear kind words from others who let me know that they cared. 

Our words can offer comfort and hope. We still need to take time for the people who matter most, and we still need to reach out to tell these people of our love. All of this shares the Good News that Christ offered. Today I hope we can all open our eyes to the things that matter most. I hope we can hear the Good News from the people around us, and I hope we can take a little time to share the Good News with others. We can share a word from the Bible, or we can even share a smile with a stranger. Let's offer hope to the world!

Blessings!

Pastor Brian