He is Risen Indeed!

This week I am focusing on Christ living, resurrected, alive today, in us and through us in the world. Living Hope!

The page was a bit messed up from the other side of the crucifixion story. Seems fitting in a way. In the left margin, I adapted an image similar to the worship painting I did last year in church for Easter service. I imagine myself in the place of Mary, seeking Jesus in the tomb, and am pondering the interaction.

Death defeated! An almost incomprehensible story of hope. The few verses in John 20:19-22 stand out to me as hope-filled peace for us:

"Suddenly, Jesus was standing there among them! 

“Peace be with you,”

 he said.

As he spoke, he showed them the wounds in his hands and his side. They were filled with joy when they saw the Lord!

Again he said, 

“Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I am sending you.”

Then he breathed on them and said, 

“Receive the Holy Spirit."

- New Living Translation

Below I've posted my favorite music song video of the Easter story: "Forever" by Kari Jobe.

Happy Resurrection Day!