The Most Precious Gift Of All

     Whenever we think of Easter, what is the first thing that comes to mind?  Most people would probably say baskets and bunnies that they need to buy for their kids.  But, what is the real meaning of Easter?

     Another name for Easter is Resurrection Day.  It is all about the most beautiful gift that God gave to us - his son.  He sent his son Jesus to die upon the cross so that our sins would be forgiven.

     Can you think of a more precious gift than that?  Do you know of any father who would sacrifice his own son?  The answer is no.  Jesus then was resurrected back to the father's side.

     So, here is an idea.  Instead of buying bunnies and baskets, have story time.  You could not possibly imagine the amount of money that parents spend on the holiday.  Put that money away for college.  Tell children the true meaning of Easter.

     Let them learn the real lesson from a young age, and grow up with a thankful and grateful heart understanding all that the Lord sacrificed.  

     Let us also focus on our own lives.  It is in every moment, great and small, happy and sad, that we should remember that sacrifice.  It is then that the greatest portion of God's presence and love will be shaken within us.

     We will see great and mighty things because of a grateful and thankful heart.

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God bless you all!

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