Comments on: Sunday Reflections – Easter Reflections

By: Kari Scare

Kari Scare — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 17:55:46 +0000

Just read a really cool post that relates to this post and thought I would share it with everyone: https://mail.google.com/mail/#inbox/1369b682032c0…

By: Kari Scare

Kari Scare — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 16:16:18 +0000

Boy do I get that battle. So many people in my Christian family throughout the years have turned out to be hypocrites, and I have had a tough time getting over the hurts. Getting your heart right is so important before going to worship because it allows you to focus on serving and worshiping Him rather than on your own hurts and needs. He is so faithful to help us when we submit to Him. Thank you for sharing this testimony. It definitely blessed me!

By: Kari Scare

Kari Scare — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 16:13:19 +0000

Having God come alive in the beauty of nature has been one of the significant reasons my faith has grown over the years, and it is also the reason I enjoy visiting new places. Makes me not mind being away from home on Easter quite as much. Though I will say that I am feeling "off" after missing two Sundays in a row, though that doesn't have anything to do with Easter. Thank you for visiting my blog. I appreciate your insight and perspective, especially from the point of view of a pastor.

By: Mary Jeffries

Mary Jeffries — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 15:59:10 +0000

I linked to you through Tom Tarver, who I call my Texan brother. we were both pastors in Richland Center for several years. We have memorable Maundy Thursday story we share with a laugh….cell phone at communion table…mine…

I too have seen my worship and the meaning of Easter change. This year I was on the road in a semi, using praise and worship music, scripture, a story of my days as pastor when I did a dialoge as Mary Magdeline, and prayer, as I enjoyed the beauty of God’s creation as my worship.

Yes, I have learned that anywhere my body is, there I can worship God, give praise to Christ, intercede for others, pray with thanksgiving, and know God’s peace beyond my imagination.

God knew the desires of my heart and has granted them over and over in many different settings. I appreciate your sharing your journey. Thanks!

By: Kari Scare

Kari Scare — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 13:52:29 +0000

I completely relate to your wife's experience. I had the same revelation when I was 28 years old, and my faith has felt so alive since then.

By: Loren Pinilis

Loren Pinilis — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 13:48:42 +0000

I love your comments about Jesus being your friend now. I think we toss out that language a lot, but really feeling that is totally different. My wife was raised in a different denomination, a "stuffier" one if you will, and she never heard the concept of Jesus being a friend. It was eye-opening to her when she realized that.

By: sethcaddell

sethcaddell — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 16:04:33 +0000

I think the challenge I've seen as I've gotten older is not being cynical. I've seen the big Easter crowds, I know most people go to church on Easter Sunday. It's difficult for me to celebrate knowing that many of those attending don't care, or are just there for appearances. This year I had to get my heart right before going to church, since I wanted to celebrate, I wanted to enjoy the day. I wanted to enjoy my relationship with Christ and the fact that He rose. With his help I was able to. I loved the service, I loved the people, I loved the celebration.