Easter 2013

"Five years from now you will be pretty much the same as you are today except for two things: the books you read and the people you get close to." - Charles Jones

Interesting quote that I think has a lot of truth to it.

So, I've been reading Ben-Hur: A Tale of Christ and have been thoroughly enjoying it. Maybe it's due in part that my copy is dated 1908...I love an old book. :)

"To redeem the race -- I do not mean to destroy it -- to redeem the race, he must make himself once more manifest; HE MUST COME IN PERSON" (Ben-Hur).

"By-and-by the moon came up. And as the three tall white figures sped, with soundless tread, through the opalescent light, they appeared like spectres flying from hateful shadows. Suddenly, in the air before them, not farther up than a low hill-top, flared a lambent flame; as they looked at it, the apparition contracted into a focus of dazzling lustre. Their hearts beat fast; their souls thrilled; and they shouted as with one voice, "The Star! the Star! God is with us!" (Ben-Hur).

 

"...and if Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is vain, your faith also is vain. For as in Adam all die, so also in Christ all will be made alive. When all things are subjected to Him, then the Son Himself also will be subjected to the One who subjected all things to Him, so that God may be all in all...but thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your toil is not in vain in the Lord" (Portions of 1 Corinthians 15, emphasis mine).

Now, some people who I'm blessed to "get close to." :)

My Spring break started with a trip to Indiana to attend Lucas' graduate piano recital. What a fabulous performance by a gifted musician! God is doing great things with that man. :) I was so happy to be in the audience and to be with him for the weekend. I treasure our time spent together.

Later in the week, I reconnected with my good friend Katie. She is my dear friend who's going to be a wonderful mommy soon. I admire her heart and am so proud of her.

And Easter was happily spent with the fam. :) Thankful...thankful.