As I think about my childhood I remember Easter mornings were a joy and full of excitement. My mother would dress us up in the prettiest dresses or suits and we looked like a million dollars.

My sister Debbie and I had on full dresses, gloves, hats, and patent leather shoes. My brother Teddy Bear wore a cute little suit with tie and shoes.

Our Easter Baskets were beautiful but one thing that stuck in my heart is that we had to go outside and find all the hidden surprises.

Our Easter's were filled with love and even as we grew up we knew Easter was more than eggs, candy, and new dresses or suits.

One time we even got little chick's and we raised them and then one day it came time for them to be either adopted or fixed for soup. Yes, we children did not understand why our chicken had to be food but our grandmother took on the responsibility.

As the story goes, nobody ate the soup.

Today I have a different view of Easter, yes, coloring eggs, candy, and hunting for special surprises is wonderful. I can say that because I wouldn't rob my grandchildren of such a special family time.

Yet, along time ago an event happened that would forever change our world. Jesus Christ was crucified on a cross and placed in a tomb. But to the amazemnet of his followers he arose from the grave.

Today I stand on the faith that Jesus Is Alive and Lives forevermore. Not only do we celebrate Easter with family but we celebrate JESUS IS ALIVE. Imagine someday after all is said and done, we will come face to face with our Saviour.

Give your child a special time at Easter but share what God done by raising His SON from the dead. Easter is today...

Tradition is beautiful but Truth is eternal.

Luke 24:46-48

And said unto them: "Thus it is written, and thus it behooved Christ to suffer, and to rise from the dead the third day: And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. And ye are witnesses of these things."

Easter is today and death no longer has a hold on those who put their hope in Jesus the risen Lord...