Easter: Some things to like, Someone to Love

I like Easter. I like hiding and hunting eggs. I don't like it when kids hide them so well that they cannot be found. There is nothing like running a weed-eater on a hot day in May and exploding an old Easter egg that was too well hidden. Eggs are meant to be found! So count them, and keep looking for them until they are all gathered and safely in the basket.

I like Easter because I like to go to the farm store to check out the chicks. I have even picked up a few cute chicks at the farm store. It's also nice to look at the ducks, but I still prefer the chicks. You might even see a few turkeys at the farm store.

I Like Easter. I like the candy, especially marshmallow chicks. I like the candy, especially the chocolate bunnies. I like the candy, especially the malted milk eggs. I also like the candy, especially the jelly beans. OK, I like the candy!

There are many things to like about Easter. But most of all, I love what the resurrection of Jesus means.

The resurrection means that Christ can make a beautiful work of art out of a not too lovely person. I like that.

It means that Christ will continue to look for people until he finds them and puts them safely in His basket. The people Christ looks for don't have to look alike. They can be of any shape, color, or stripe and Christ will gather them just the same. I love knowing that.

The resurrection of Christ assures me that there will be a place for me, eternally. It will be a place where I will be loved, cherished, and held in very strong hands. I love that.

The resurrection assures me of the reality of a new and better life. I look forward to heaven where it is always time for dessert. Heaven is a place of constant reward; all the calories you want without the fear of gaining weight. I love that.

I love Easter because Christ promised "Because I live, you shall live also" (John 14:19).

I really love Easter because I really love Christ.