Easter almost is Here

Did you know that Jesus loves you? This is the time of year that for most Christians is a special time. It is a time of reflection and renewal. Why renewal? Because the cross has brought new hope to us. Did you know that Jesus loves you? Christmas is important to be sure but THE most important holiday is Easter. Without Easter there would be no hope for us sinners. Our lives would end with the death of our flesh. Did you know Jesus loves you? Jesus was willing to make the sacrifice and endure the suffering because His Father in Heaven wanted Him to suffer for our redemption. He took it all on himself to redeem us from our sins. He had the heart of His Father in heaven. Did you know Jesus loves you? Look back over what was just said. Is there a past tense in Did you know Jesus loves you? There is not. Did you know Jesus LOVES you? That is a VERY positive and NOW statement. I know it is hard to wrap the mind around it but just because He died 2000 years ago does not negate it. I don't know about you but when I call on His name and the Holy Spirit I know I will be answered. It may not be what I want but it will be answered. If it were any other way we would not see miracles happen or prayer answered. Chance? Luck? Maybe for the unbeliever but not for me. I do not believe in such things as chance or luck. I for one believe that He died for me and I DO believe Jesus loves me. Many things happen in life that can rattle that belief but it does not change the fact that Jesus DOES LOVE YOU. Yes, that unlovable, cantankerous, stubborn, rebellious sinner is loved. Who do you think he died for? It wasn't for the pious or the perfect. It was for you and I. Do YOU know Jesus really does love you no matter what? Well, He does.

 23 With me in them and you in me, may they be so perfected in unity that the world will recognise that it was you who sent me and that you have loved them as you have loved me. 24 Father, I want those you have given me to be with me where I am, so that they may always see my glory which you have given me because you loved me before the foundation of the world. 25 Father, Upright One, the world has not known you, but I have known you, and these have known that you have sent me. 26 I have made your name known to them and will continue to make it known, so that the love with which you loved me may be in them, and so that I may be in them.

The New Jerusalem Bible. (1985). (Jn 17:23–26). New York: Doubleday.

Now comes that time give a shout out to those I am following and to thank those those who have jointed me to celebrate the journey in life and crafts. 

Cecy Medina Is very talented Latin senorita. She is a card and mixed artist. I thoroughly enjoy visiting her to see what she has made. You never really know what she will come up with so be prepared to be pleasantly surprised. While you are there Don't forget to leave behind a little love. 

Centellazul is another Latin senorita. She is from Mexico and quite talented. Her cards are a delight. They are always well done and her artistic eye is excellent. Stop by and give a look. You might find yourself pausing for a better look at her creations. Please visit her comment section and leave some love.

Kimberly is a gem of a card creator. You never really know what to expect when you visit. Her range of creativity is excellent. There are times when she hints at her humor with her cards. Stop by and try to catch the different ways this artist expresses herself. You just might be surprised. I know you will like what you see. Leave behind a bit of love while you are at it.

Today I am going to show you a bit of that Kimberly artistic talent. I commented on a card she did that I was very impressed with. She then sent it to me. I can honestly say it is even more impressive in person. It is simple but very elegantly done. Here is the card.

 The subject matter is very dear to me and it is one of my treasures.

   
(The top pearl sustained some discoloring in our wonderful U.S. Mail.) The detail is absolutely perfect on this card. My photos do not do your card justice. Impressive and it is an honor to get this card. Thank you Kimberly.

Since this is the last Post before Easter, I want to share My favorite poem I have written. (It is copyrighted and in the Library of Congress so please do not copy and claim it as your own.)

CRUCIFIED

             

                                              "Old man! From whence do you come?"

                                              "I come from 70 times 7000 yesterdays

                                               of happiness and sorrow."

                                              "Old man! Where are you going?"

                                              "I go to the memories of tomorrow’s forever

                                               where death has died and life is born."

                                              "Old man! How are you called?"

                                              "I am peace in turmoil, hope in the

                                              hopeless and love in the lost."

                                              "Old man! What do you want?"

                                              "I want to go blind and see, deaf and

                                              hear, mute and speak, die and be born,

                                              cry to laugh, but most of all to find

                                              the love lost in days past."

                                              "Old man! Have you found what you search

                                              for?"

                                              "I have found a beam and a cross beam,

                                              three nails, a hammer, a crown of thorns

                                              and a lance that await me. When I meet

                                              them my love will be there."

                                              "Old man! When will this happen?"

                                              "In the measure of a breath already

                                              forgotten as a memory that has not yet

                                              happened."

                                              And then the old man was gone.

Remember to LOVE THE DETAILS. See you after Easter. Have a wonderful Holiday and God Bless you all.