"My beloved is unto me as a bundle of myrrh." Song of Solomon 1:13
Saturday, April 28th, 2012
“I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me— just as the Father knows me and I know the Father —and I lay down my life for the sheep.” John 10:14-15
The Fourth Sunday of Easter is sometimes celebrated as Good Shepherd Sunday. I’m using that theme this weekend with the girls. I thought I’d share some of my ideas:
Friday, April 27th, 2012
“Now Thomas (also known as Didymus), one of the Twelve, was not with the disciples when Jesus came.So the other disciples told him, “We have seen the Lord!”But he said to them, “Unless I see the nail marks in his hands and put my finger where the nails were, and put my hand into his side, I will not believe.” John 20:24-25
“A week later his disciples were in the house again, and Thomas was with them. Though the doors were locked, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you!” Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here; see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it into my side. Stop doubting and believe.” John 20:26-27
Here’s a craft I came up with quickly during the first week of Easter. Thankfully the girls are VERY easy to please. Some scissors and glitter and they are happy! I was impressed with how well Lily cutting skills have improved over this year. Clara is more into “mosaics” if you know what I mean…
And a hymn we enjoyed during that week:
Tuesday, April 24th, 2012
“Easter is a victory celebration, a time for all Christians to proclaim boldly their faith in a risen and victorious Savior. For the early Christians, Easter was not merely one day, it was (and is) a whole season that also includes the celebration of Jesus’ ascension. The fifty days between Easter and Pentecost, known as the Great Fifty Days, was the first liturgical season observed in the first three centuries of the Church. ” Treasury of Daily Prayer
There were too many flowers after a funeral last week so we were given this beautiful Kalanchoe. I love having fresh flowers in the house especially during this season!
Wednesday, April 11th, 2012
“Let no one weep for his iniquities, for pardon has shone forth from the grave. Let no one fear death, for the Savior’s death has set us free. He who was held prisoner of it, has annihilated it. By descending into Hell, he has made Hell captive.”
