I love Easter morning. I know this is an unremarkable statement, but it’s so deeply and viscerally true that, even now, I cannot help but feel the familiar tug of tears and smiles that always appear as I remember the resurrection of Christ in the company of my beloved church family every spring. On Easter morning, I feel nothing but joy—a picture of what awaits us in heaven. “It’s all true” is the refrain that echoes in my heart the whole day. “He is risen!” we say. “He is risen indeed!” someone inevitably responds. Joy bounces off the walls, praise on every person’s lips. Christ the Lord is risen, today.
As I read Mary’s story from Easter morning, I think she must have felt utter confusion. Picture it in your mind: these women, coming to keep watch, to sit a vigil, alone by the sacred ground of the tomb. They must have been weeping. And I’m sure, somewhere in that mix of fear and grief, Mary wondered if Jesus was really who He said He was and if the things He had promised were true.
When they arrived, they found the tomb was open and empty. Two men who brought a message from the Lord that the prophecy had been fulfilled and Jesus had risen from the dead! We cannot fathom what she must have felt at that moment. Some of the ways the Gospels describe her in these moments are frightened, alarmed, trembling, astonished, afraid, fearful, having great joy, and weeping.
One of the men spoke directly into all of Mary’s thoughts, fears, and questions. He said, “Why are you looking for the living among the dead?….He is not here, but he has risen! Remember how he spoke to you when he was still in Galilee, saying, ‘It is necessary that the Son of Man be betrayed into the hands of sinful men, be crucified, and rise on the third day’?” (Luke 24:5–7).
It’s all true, Mary must have thought. Racing to the disciples to tell them the news: It’s all true. Peter sprinting to the tomb, finding it empty. It’s all true, he must have known in his bones. The old prophecies and promises, the words spoken from Jesus’s divine-and-human lips—all of it true. What a perfect ending to every story. We can join with the saints of the ages this morning singing the words of Psalm 149:1–2 “Hallelujah! Sing to the LORD a new song, his praise in the assembly of the faithful. Let Israel celebrate its Maker; let the children of Zion rejoice in their King.”
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❤️✝️ Amen!
Amen. What joy to think about Jesus has rescued even me on this Easter morning.
SISTERS, you not only bless my heart daily with your comments, prayers, and encouragement, but you have totally made my heart smile with all of your sweet words on my birthday- kicked off by KELLY NEO who I hope will share how she new! Lol I attempted to reply to each of you today; if I missed anyone, I apologize because it was not intentional. I love you all and look forward to more study time with you! ❤❤❤
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What a blessing this day has been! Wonderful service at church, great worship songs, the gorgeous sunset- a rare treat to see that from our house- so extra special! I thought of your sunrise, MARI! ☺
It’s all true. Amen!
Yesterday, on Holy Saturday. we attended the funeral of my husband’s best friend. They had been friends since they we in second grade. There were many tears Yesterday. And many smiles as we all remembered Tom’s life. And there was hope, as the pastor reminded us what Sunday represents – that Jesus beat death, He arose, and He lives! Hallelujah! He lives! And because He lives, so does every Believer to whom we have fearfully said goodbye. And because He lives, so will we – forever, in eternity, where He waits at thr right hand of the Father. Thank You, Jesus, for your death, which took away my sins, and for Your resurrection, which beat death and took away its sting, and guarantees me eternal life, with You.
Happy Easter, SRT sisters ✝️❤️
We have been praying for prodigals. I am beginning to see evidence of God working. My DIL who once said we don’t do church showed up to church with the kids today. Praise the Lord!! She was greeted by many who knew her. God is working! She has been receiving our church’s weekly emails and has been reading them. God is speaking through those as well. Let’s not give up praying for our prodigals. I pray most every night by reading their names aloud. May God get the glory. He cares about each one. I believe there are close to 250. May God’s spirit fall afresh on each one.
❤️❤️ Happy Birthday, Cee Gee!!❤️❤️
Thank you for your faithfulness in prayer and your responses to SRT sisters.
Wow..first..that’s wonderful about your daughter!
BUT, that you pray nightly for OUR prodigals is so fabulous! Do we really have close to 250??! Thank you for your faithfulness to pray for others.
Praise the Lord for your report re:DIL !!
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Thank you/bless you for praying over our prodigals so faithfully!!
Praise God He is working in your DIL’s life! ❤️
Indiana, this is wonderful news! We will continue praying for the prodigals, especially those with a new tender faith, that it takes root and grows stronger.
Elaine, what an inspiration you are- praying for every prodigal by name daily! That’s powerful! How blessed your heart must be to see evidence of God working in your DIL.
Thank you for those sweet words for my birthday! ❤ Love ya!
Wonderful!
Praise the Lord!!❤️
What very encouraging news about your DIL! And thank you for your example of faithful prayer ❤️
I just love Resurrection Sunday ❤️❤️❤️
He is Alive!
Praise the Lord. He is risen.
A beautiful song share:
“Because He lives,
I can face tomorrow!
Because He lives,
All fear is gone.
Because I know
He holds the future,
And life is worth the living,
Just because He lives!”
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This song always reminds me to see the purpose in living.
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Happy birthday CEE GEE. ✨✨✨ (Thank you Kelly for the discovery hee heee)❤️
May the Lord bless you with many wonderful memories and joy and blessings this day.
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Be blessed dear sisters.
Thanks, Mercy, for that and the chuckle! ☺ Love you, li’l sis! ❤
HAPPY BIRTHDAY FRIEND!!! I hope you have a beautiful day…birthday and Resurrection day…it HAS to be FABULOUS!!!
Mercy—I LOVE “HE lives!” I also loved singing- …UP from the grave he Arose!!!
Thanks, Rhonda; it was so cool celebrating my b’day on Easter! Ditto on those songs! Love ya! ❤
Praise the Lord that it is all true, indeed! And for anyone dealing with the “both/and” of the sadness and brokenness of a fallen world on a day that is full of joy and celebration, remember that Jesus will make “everything sad come untrue, and it will all somehow be even greater for once having been broken and lost”. Hallelujah
Thank you , Jesus !
He is risen indeed!
He Is Risen!!! ❤️
ANOTHER great nights sleep! WOKE up early (on purpose) to watch the sunrise, thank our JESUS as He defeated death! Sun is still rising as I type this! What a gorgeous gorgeous morning! HE IS RISEN!!! Oh and I heard there’s a birthday girl in the house! Happy Birthday sweet CEE GEE!! What a GREAT day to celebrate your birthday!!
Amen, Mari! Thanks, sister; love you! ❤
He is risen! Praise God thank you Jesus!
He has risen indeed!
He has risen indeed!
Jesus is risen! He is risen indeed!❤️
“To the One seated on the throne
and to the Lamb
be blessing and honor
and glory and power forever and ever!”
Rev 5:13
Beyond grateful it is true! Praise you Lord!
It’s all true!!!
Our King has risen!
He is Risen!! ✝️ It is all true, indeed!!!
Luke 2:6-7 — Luke 23:52-53 — — Jesus went from being wrapped in cloths as a baby and placed in a manger to being wrapped in cloths as a sacrifice and placed in a tomb. Praise him, the cloths remained but his body resurrected to life, redeeming humanity! As if that’s not enough– he will return again- we will see our Savior complete the work of redemption over all creation :) Happy Easter!! ✝️
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, CEE GEE!!!!! WHAT AN AWESOME DAY TO CELEBRATE!!!! ❤️
Yes. When I read that Mary “wrapped Him in swaddling clothes” it tugs at my heart for her and what that statement represented for each of us. Thank you for bringing that out today.
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Re: b’day:
Thank you, Heidi! I was just thinking that a few minutes ago! ❤➕❤
Happy birthday Cee Gee!! May God bless you with a perfect day!❤️
Catherine, thank you for the birthday prayer; love you, sister, and pray all is good in your corner, too! ❤
He is Risen! Its all true! Hallelujah! Our Redeemer lives!✝️
It’s all true! Thank you Jesus!
It’s all true!
Praise be to God, Jesus is alive! Happy Easter!
‘Up from the Grave He Arose’ is another oldie but goodie for Easter morning!!
Blessings on your Easter celebrations this morning – rain or shine, hot or cold, the Lord is Risen!!
Loved the Tozer quote at the end of the study guide – on the question of why Jesus came, died and rose again:
“In order that He might make worshippers out of rebels; in order that He might restore us again to the place of worship we knew when we were first created.”
Let everything that breathes praise the Lord today and everyday!!
Yes, I just mentioned that song above!! I couldn’t wait to sing it every year growing up!!
I woke up with that song playing in my head. I loved that song growing up.
Happy Resurrection Sunday!✝️
He is alive!!
It is all true! He is risen, just as He said!!
Have a blessed Easter!
Praying for all!!
He’s alive and i’m forgiven’ heavens gates are open wide, he’s alive
He is Risen!
He is Risen!
HE HAS RISEN!
He’s alive!!
It’s all true!! ❤️
My Redeemer Lives !!!
He is RISEN INDEED
Hallelujah!!! HE IS RISEN INDEED!
He is risen! Hallelujah! Blessings on you all today❤️✝️
Psalm 149:4 NLT
For the Lord delights in his people;
he crowns the humble with victory.
5 Let the faithful rejoice that he honors them…
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Isaiah 61:3 CSB
to provide for those who mourn in Zion;
to give them a crown of beauty instead of ashes,
festive oil instead of mourning,
and splendid clothes instead of despair.
And they will be called righteous trees,
planted by the Lord
to glorify him.
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A rainy Easter morning here won’t quench the joy and excitement of gathering in celebration!
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Love, hugs, and prayers! ❤
Happy Birthday dear Cee Gee!
Happy Birthday, Cee Gee
AZ WALKER and CAROL-
Thanks a bunch; love you, sisters! ❤
“Since we believe that Christ died for all, we also believe that we have all died to our old life. He died for everyone so that those who receive his new life will no longer live for themselves. Instead, they will live for Christ, who died and was raised for them” (2 Cor. 5:14-15 NLT).
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Christ the Lord Is Risen Today
By: Charles Wesley
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1. Christ, the Lord, is risen today, Alleluia!
Sons of men and angels say, Alleluia!
Raise your voice and triumphs high, Alleluia!
Sing, ye heavens, and earth, reply, Alleluia!
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2. Vain the stone, the watch, the seal, Alleluia!
Christ has burst the gates of hell, Alleluia!
Death in vain forbids His rise, Alleluia!
Christ has opened Paradise, Alleluia!
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3. Lives again our glorious King, Alleluia!
Where, O death, is now thy sting? Alleluia!
Once He died, our souls to save, Alleluia!
Where thy victory, O grave? Alleluia!
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4. Soar we now where Christ has led, Alleluia!
Following our exalted Head, Alleluia!
Made like Him, like Him we rise, Alleluia!
Ours the cross, the grave, the skies, Alleluia!
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5. Hail, the Lord of earth and heaven! Alleluia!
Praise to Thee by both be given, Alleluia!
Thee we greet triumphant now, Alleluia!
Hail, the Resurrection, thou! Alleluia!
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“The Lord is risen indeed!” (Luke 24:34 KJV)
That song running through our minds as we read these verses, being sung by so many people must make Him smile! Can you picture the chorus of voices?! ❤
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I almost shared that verse and song! ☺
Thank you for sharing this song! I am planning to attend our traditional service soon and I hope we sing this one!
It’s all true..
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Sitting in the sun as a gentle wind blows, tears of joy, replace the tears of 2 days ago..
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It is true..
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Oh happy day, I’ll never be the same, forever I am changed..
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It is true..
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Thank you Jesus..
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BUT GOD..
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AMEN.
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Love, hugs, prayers..✨️❤️
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HE HAS RISEN!!
It’s all true! Hallelujah!!!
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CEE GEE
Happy Birthday!
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You rascal! Thank you! Love you, sister! ❤
You are such a blessing to keep such thorough record of birthdays, anniversaries, etc. Truly a special gift! I don’t even recall mentioning it! ❤
I certainly don’t remember it being mentioned!
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❤️❤️❤️❤️HAPPY BIRTHDAY❤️❤️❤️❤️
❤ And you have a brain that remembers all, too, so how did she know?! ☺☺☺
Love you, sister!
Happy Birthday CeeGee!!!!❤️
Thak you, Martha! Love you, sister! ❤
Happy Birthday Sweet Cee Gee!
Thank you, Danielle! Love you, sister! ❤
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Happy Birthday Cee Gee:)
Thanks, Wendy; love you, sister! ❤
Happy happy birthday!!❤️
*To Cee Gee ❤️
Thank you, B! Love you, sis! ❤
Why do you seek the living among the dead? He is not here, but has risen…!!
Easter morning brings this giddy excitement in me. I cant stop smiling. He did it! Jesus rose again!
It’s all true. Hallelujah!!!!