Peace

Wishing you all the peace of God on this, the Lord's day!!

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Amazed!!

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When the Sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices so that they might go to anoint Jesus’ body. ² Very early on the first day of the week, just after sunrise, they were on their way to the tomb ³ and they asked each other, “Who will roll the stone away from the entrance of the tomb?”
 ⁴ But when they looked up, they saw that the stone, which was very large, had been rolled away. ⁵ As they entered the tomb, they saw a young man dressed in a white robe sitting on the right side, and they were alarmed.
 ⁶ “Don’t be alarmed,” he said. “You are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who was crucified. He has risen! He is not here. See the place where they laid him. ⁷ But go, tell his disciples and Peter, ‘He is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see him, just as he told you.’”

Mark 16:1-7 (NIV)

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I'm not a morning person, so getting up before sunrise would not be my favorite thing to do, especially if I was mourning the loss of my Savior, Jesus. I'm sure, in those early hours the atmosphere was solemn and quiet on the way to the tomb. I can only imagine the surprise the women felt when they arrived at the empty tomb, the amazement when they saw and heard the angel speak, and the excitement to know they were soon going the see Jesus again!! Oh, it makes my heart want to jump for joy, too!!! What a different atmosphere there had to be, as they ran back to town to tell everyone the good news!!
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I don't know about you, but this video says it all for me... I'm so amazed at the love of Jesus!

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Welcome to My Little Town

Indiana weather, like the weather throughout much of the United States, has been very unpredictable this spring. In the past few weeks, we have fluctuated from 85 degrees, back down to 45 degrees. The warm days forced many of our trees to flower and flowers bloom.

 I wanted to share photos I took around my hometown. I live in a small, but growing town, where "downtown" is a mere 5 blocks long and wide. We have some things we are known for, but not by most people. So take a little stroll with me through my little town.

Rows of Flowering Pear trees in full bloom line the sidewalks!

Flowering Redbud in front of a historical building. (Old Jail Museum)

Daffodils in bloom on a street corner.

Our county courthouse...built in 1884.

In one of the downtown alleys are several paintings. This one is of John Dillinger,who in the 1930s robbed the police station in Warsaw, Indiana, stealing guns and bulletproof vests.

The alley where there are a number of wall paintings.

 Greeks Pizza makes the best hand-tossed pizza in town!

After a couple slices of Greeks, we can walk just a few stores down to Kelaney's Ice Cream Shop!!

"Courthouse Coffee" {The store with the balcony} offers lots of flavored coffees and smoothies, as well as soup, sandwiches, and pastries. . I often go and use their free wifi and sip on my favorite Vanilla Chai. It is a favorite meeting place for people of all ages. Facebook Link

These are just a few things that make this a fun place to walk around. 

Hope you enjoyed this mini-tour of my little town.

I continue to share my blessings through the Joy Dare!

 3 gifts redeemed 
572. My coupons, as I shop for groceries at my favorite grocery store.

573. An adorable line of gift and personal items introduced from DaySpring(Called "Redeemed").

574. Ephesians 1:7-8 "We are redeemed by the blood of the Lamb."

 3 gifts entwined

575. The crown of thorns that sat on Christs head...reminding me of His suffering, yet He truly is the King of kings!

576. A grapevine growing in my back yard...knowing it will soon produce grapes.

577. Hearts entwined (defined-  For one person to twine together with or to twine around  another person....a symbol of eternal love between man and woman.) This kind of love is a true gift from God!

3 gifts of His promises

1.     578. In Him, we are a new creation!!

579. If we acknowledge Him, He will make our paths straight. (Proverbs 3:6)

580. "God is patiently transfiguring all the notes of my life into the song of His Son.  I can say it certain now: All is grace."   Ann Voskamp

 3 gifts uncovered
581. Garden pond, uncovered from it's winter plastic.
582. Pot of fresh vegetables, on the stove.
583. My dogs, sleeping down by my feet, under my bed covers.

A gift heard, a gift held, a gift hoped for
584. Heard - Favorite Easter songs
585. Held -my husband's hand
586. Hoped for -  Finding the right house for our family to live in.

 3 Gifts Round
587. An Easter Cupcake
588. My favorite music cd's
589. My 25th anniversary ring

 3 Gifts White

590. Easter lilies

591. An undecorated Easter egg

592. New crew socks 

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Consider the Lilies

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Consider the lilies, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin, yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. Luke 12:27 

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Easter Lily History

The Easter Lily is the traditional flower of Easter and is highly regarded as a joyful symbol of elegance, beauty, spirituality, hope, and life.

The popular Easter lily we use today to celebrate the holiday is referred to as ‘the white-robed apostles of hope.’ These beautiful trumpet shaped white flowers were brought to the United States in 1875 from Japan by an American tourist and named after the florist who made it popular. The flower retells the resurrection story with its life cycle. These snow white flowers symbolize new life and hope. 

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The bulb of these flowers buried in the ground represents the tomb of Jesus and the glorious white trumpet-like fragrant flowers which grow from the bulbs symbolize His life after death. The snowy white color stands for the purity of the Divine Savior and the joy of the resurrection while the trumpet shape signifies Gabriel's trumpet call to rebirth and new life.

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Of all the flowers God made,  lilies are my all-time favorite!!! During the Easter season, I am reminded of all that He has done to give me new life!!!

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Be of Good Cheer

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(John 16:33 NKJV) "These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world."
 

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