Easter Living

He is Risen!!

I just love Easter!  It’s the best holiday of the whole year.  I love it not just for the celebration of Jesus’ resurrection, but also for the warm breezes that blow in and the tulips that begin to pop up.  And when I worshipped in a more traditional church I loved Easter because it meant that Lent, the anti-alleluia deep purple church season, was finally over!  Whew!

Is there a way we can celebrate Easter in a different way this year?  Is there some way to live out the new, vibrant, kingdom risk-taking life that Jesus has given you??  You’ve heard of people giving up things for Lent, but what about people taking up new adventures for Easter?  Here are some ideas to consider…

• Begin a new habit – daily Bible reading, prayer – individually or with your family.
• Set a goal to invite 1 person to go to church with you each week/month.
• Have faith talks in the car or at dinner each day with your family.
• Go on a mission trip this summer (local, national, international – it doesn’t matter which).
• Befriend that person in your neighborhood (yes – that one) that needs a friend.
• Begin a relationship with a local agency that helps the needy – whether it’s giving money, time, or both.
• Sponsor a neighborhood VBS in your backyard this summer.
• Hold a neighborhood BBQ to begin building stronger relationships with your neighbors.

What else can you think of?  What are some other ways that we can begin to help others see that through Jesus, life is full of hope, love, and adventure?!?

Let’s Go!!