the story of Easter:

March 29, 2013


Today marks a very special day, Good Friday. Nick and i were talking about how the story of Jesus sometimes can become so watered-down and basic - like those felt-board stories you were taught in Sunday school. sidenote: i loved putting the little felt characters (flannelgraphs, thanks Shannon!) on the board though - anyone know what i'm talking about? ;) Sometimes the story about how Jesus came, died, and rose from the dead starts sounding like a fairytale or some kind of tall tale. (someone rising from the dead? ok, if that happened today, i know that'd be crazy. i can see if you're skeptical) But when i remember this is true, this really happened, and there are so many accounts recorded that acknowledge Jesus did exist, it boggles my mind and i am overcome with emotions. To think Jesus was once on this earth - people saw Him, they were healed by Him, they were loved by Him and He died for you and me, i am humbled and brought to my knees in gratitude for the One who wants our hearts. and our hearts are the least we can give for our God who loved us enough to save us though we are so undeserving of it.

If you're open, curious, or just wondering what this day is all about for believers of Jesus and would like to read about what this Good Friday is all about, one account recorded can be found in Matthew, chapter 26 & 27.

Nick and i are in Toronto but have tried to be intentional on reflecting during this Holy week. Actually, a lot of businesses are closed here for Good Friday and there's something really cool about that - respecting this day.

Whether you believe this or not, thanks for reading. i do believe the audience i have through this blog is a blessing from the Lord and i can't not share the Good News with you! Though you may be turned off or not continue to read this blog after posts like this, i can't be ashamed! But my hope & prayer is that you wouldn't be upset, but that you may be encouraged. my intention is not to offend but i have seen, witnessed, and experienced such great love - i want all of you to know this love. agape. a love unlike any other. a love we can't fully comprehend. this very love is what sent Jesus to pay the ultimate price, His life. Today we reflect on what Jesus came to do years ago. it was a dark day in heaven and on earth the day Jesus died. but darkness is always overcome by the light. Happy Good Friday dear friends. Can't wait to celebrate with you on Sunday.

photo by Hillsong United. found via Ardent Overflow.

46 hello's:

  1. have you been watching "the bible" on History channel...great series <3
    Happy Easter!

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  2. Nicely said, thank you for this post!

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  3. thank you for writing this so clearly...

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  4. Happy Good Friday indeed. I love that you posted this. Also, PS, flannelgraphs! That's what we called them! Yes! Oh, the memories! : )

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  5. thanks for the post, danni!

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  6. Thanks Danni for this post. It is always refreshing these days to "find" bloggers who love the Lord. I don't recall how I ended up following your blog but I am certain that the Lord lead me here. There are several blogs that I have followed for a particular reason (craft-related, recipes, books/reading related, etc) only to find out later that the blogger is my sister in Christ......it is then that I realize that I did not come across their blog by "accident". Happy Easter, dear sister!

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  7. All I'd like to say is beautiful post! I love it and it is very refreshing to read something like this.

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  8. Wishing you a nice Good Friday and Easter. It's nice to remember that though decorating eggs and seeing cute bunnies are fun, there is a far greater reason to celebrate.

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  9. What a beautiful post! Thank you so much for sharing. It's always wonderful to "meet" other bloggers with a shared faith. Happy Easter! :)

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  10. I love this, and you. I would write posts like this if I could do so with elegance you write with. Love, love, love.

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  11. thanks for sharing, I always appreciate posts like this! Happy Good Friday to you :)

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  12. i always look forward to your posts like these - so refreshing and well-written. thanks, danni. :)

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  13. Thank you for reminding me. This post really made my day and I am really happy you posted it.

    xoxo
    -Jemima

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  14. Your positive witness on the web is a blessing. keep up the good work girl!

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  15. Love you for this. Your faith is encouraging to many, including me. I am thankful for for a God who loved me this much and died that I may have eternity of happiness to look forward to. Wishing you a blessed Easter! x

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  16. It is wonderful to recognise and celebrate here in this space as none of would be possible without Him. May you and Nick have a fun and blessed trip. Happy Easter indeed as we fully know and understand exactly what Easter means to all who know Christ Jesus. X

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  17. Thank you. My faith has been quite shaky so it was good to be reminded.

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  18. Awesome Danni, so well said. There is no room for us to be ashamed of the One who gave His all for us. I love in John 6 when many disciples quit following Him because the things they heard caused offense. So Jesus turns to the 12 disciples and asks if they also want to leave and Peter says "Lord, to whom else shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. Also we have come to believe and know that You are the Christ, the Son of the living God." :)

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  19. This morning, I posted something on Instagram about how Easter just has been extra special for me this year. Which, seems strange since Easter is the grounds for my entire belief system-- Easter should always be special-- every year and every day, right? Sometimes I just lose sight of it. Thankful for the cross. Thankful for a raised, living Savior. Happy Easter, Danni.

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  20. Thank you for sharing of the Gospel today. He is risen, He is risen indeed!

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  21. This is beautiful and perfect and is so much what I've been trying to put into words all day! Thank you for this post! And Happy Good Friday to you!

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  22. Thanks so much for posting this! It takes courage, but the Lord sees you and I know He is so proud of you. Keep up the amazing work! You inspire me to keep charging forward with my creativity! Blessings, and Happy Easter!

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  23. Thanks Danni for sharing your heart and being bold; for being brave and praising His name openly. Be blessed xx

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  24. Thanks Danni for sharing and posting this. Have a great Easter weekend and enjoy the rest of your trip in Toronto.

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  25. Hi Danni - I have been a fan of your Blog for awhile (since I started blogging about six months ago) - I love the design and your posts.

    Love what you have written about Good Friday as so many people do not realise what the day represents, and the somber tone of the day. I keep getting Happy Easter said to me on Good Friday.

    So thank you for sharing this. Those who want to listen will.

    Jeanine

    A Fabulous Life in Jamaica


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  26. Thank you for this post! I have been so busy going every which way that I haven't stopped to reflect and be grateful for what my King did for me, which we celebrate this weekend.

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  27. I wrote a wee bit about Good Friday, more about how I spend it than an actual reflection, but thought you might be interested: http://cupoftina.blogspot.com/2013/03/good-friday.html

    xoxo

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  28. I completely understand with you :) I am so happy with joy that my birthday falls on Easter this year

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  29. I was reading the account of Jesus' death and resurrection in John to our children this evening, and was completely overcome with emotion. What an amazing and completely unselfish God we serve.

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  30. This is beautifully put Dani and so very true... thank you for your honesty and your courage to share this.

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  31. beautiful. thank you for sharing the truth -- in love. So grateful that He is risen!

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  32. I'm not religious myself, but I wanted to say how great it is that you are so open about who you are. You should never be ashamed for your beliefs, even if other people don't share them, and I think it's great that you're so proud of yours. Go you!

    Becky
    xx

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  33. this was beautiful to read. thank you for sharing and reminding us that Christ really did rise again! it's so important that He did that!

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  34. God is blessing your blog and your business because you are not ashamed of the gospel. :)

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  36. i am a non believer but i like the photo quote :)

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  37. Your blog is so beautiful and inspiring, and posts like these make it extra special! Thank you :)

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  38. The gospel truly is Good News, and yet I often shy away from it. Who doesn't want to receive good news every day? even several times a day? Thanks for reminding us that there is good news and his name is Jesus.

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  39. darkness is always overcome by light! amen!

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  40. Hi Danni! I only recently discovered your blog and almost immediately fell in love and post like this make me love it MORE not less. Thank you for all that you share you on here most especially your courage in sharing your faith.

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  41. I am new to your blog and have really enjoyed your posts but now i am really a fan! Its so refreshing to see people speaking the truth and unashamed of the gospel

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  42. I was reading back on your blog, as I have just happened upon it and really enjoyed your posts. When I came to this post, I was truly thankful for their words!

    http://notesofinspires.blogspot.com

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  43. love this! i am a new reader and this makes me so happy to see...i will definitely be adding your blog to my daily list :)

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  44. in a world of design bloggers where the focus is often on the world, and on design, and on the earth or it's man made things... i appreciated coming across your blog and reading your reflections upon Jesus and Holy Week. it is eagerly welcomed. =) look forward to reading more about you and your thoughts on your blog.

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  45. I know that it is now no where near Easter (but I've only just discovered your blog), but I read this post and it made me so happy my heart skipped a beat, that there are people out there sharing the wonderful news of Christ.

    ps: not only did I love playing with the fuzzy-felt bible characters, but now (as a Sunday School teacher myself) I own my own set :) haha, so much fun.

    Well... thanks again for making my day

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