Sunday, April 4, 2010

Ultimate victory

"Ultimate victory comes from the grave of apparent defeat."

This was the theme of the pastor's sermon this Easter morning and it's stuck in my mind. Actually, it's stuck in my mind since I went to the Saturday night contemporary worship service that Palmcroft hosted last night (worship under the stars--it was like being at summer camp, but with 700 other people!). The pastor used examples such as Moses' life and the journey across the Red Sea (Exodus), the two witnesses discussed in Revelation 11, and Jesus' crucifixion and rising from the dead--the message certainly captured my attention and I'm still chewing on it.

Today was a great day--sang with the choir in all three morning services, then spent the afternoon with family. My brother and SIL1 hosted a backyard picnic and pool party (only the boys braved the frigid temps of the pool!). I took a nap in the sun, played catch with my nephew, caught up with SIL2, and ate way too much (including ham sandwiches, deviled eggs, and m&m brownies!).

Today was a great day and a great way to celebrate our risen Lord!

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