The Good Shepherd

Mr. Lane preached about the Good Shepherd on Sunday night. He read from the Gospel of John where Jesus is speaking about being the Good Shepherd and He know His sheep and His sheep know His voice. I couldn't help but thank God that when His Son called up on me when I was 15 years old that I knew His voice.  I pray that if you don't know the Good Shepherd that you would seek Him. You will know His voice when He calls on you.

my all

Let me start this by saying, I fail Christ everyday. There is not a day that goes by that I don't sin. I know, I know no one is perfect (For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God. Romans 3:23). I often feel like there is so much more that I should do to serve Jesus. Sure, I go to church every week, read/study scriptures daily, sing in the choir, work with the youth group, etc., but is that my all? Really?

 He truly gave His ALL for ME. Everything He could give He gave for you and me. I feel so unworthy of such love, mercy, and grace. Especially when I consider what give Him in return.  The inkling of time I give Him each week is NOTHING compared to His gift. I want to give my all for Christ---I want to enter His kingdom someday and hear "well done" from Him. I pray that each day I would grow closer in my walk with the Lord and that He would draw me so close to Him that all I can feel is His love surrounding me.

Are you giving Christ your all? What areas in your life need to change/improve in order to give your very best to Jesus?

Bibles, Bunnies, and Babies, oh my!! Easter recap...

We had a really great Easter! It started out with a wonderful morning service! (not that I am partial to the pastor or anything) :) Then we had a great Easter dinner (again, not that I am partial to the cook). My MIL made a wonderfully, yummy meal. She knows her daughter-in-law too well! She made my FAVORITE chicken EVER!! Love.that.woman. 

See doesn't that make your mouth water!!!

along with some of this yummy goodness :)

one tradition that we always carry on is that we buy MIL a chocolate bunny each Easter

here he is----this is before is eye sockets were plucked out by a sweet little MIL :)

poor bunny big ears--his little eyes didn't stand a chance---I bet he never saw it coming (pun intended) :)

After dinner I went to see a certain sweet little boy and to take him some goodies! 

I tried to have a little outdoor photo session but trying to keep a 22 mo old in one place for any length of time is nearly IMPOSSIBLE!! I did get a couple of good ones though...

isn't he a sweetie! love that smile--makes my day!

We had a truly blessed Easter that we finished off with Communion at church.   As I reminded our little Sunday school class so many times---Jesus did not stay dead!! He is alive!! Isn't that wonderful news!It was a wonderful time to reflect on what Christ did for us on the cross so many years ago--I may never fully understand the depth of His love for me, but I am so thankful for it. 

He is Risen!!

He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay. Matthew 28:6