He Is Risen - Matthew 28:6

Here in southwest Missouri it may be storming right now, but our spirits are not dampened! ✞ I pray that this post finds you and yours rejoicing in a risen Savior on this glorious Resurrection morn! 

Yesterday was jam packed with activity and I never did get a chance to sit down and put together a post. 

I boiled and dyed a dozen brown eggs in the morning...

...and decorated our dogwood tree for the community drive-thru egg hunt.

Dogwood Tree Decorated With Eggs

Dogwood Tree Decorated With Eggs

People decorated their windows and yards with eggs and the good news of Jesus Christ. Then, starting at 2:00 in the afternoon, area families drove around to see the displays and count the eggs, and a few of the churches gave out goodies to the children. 

Peter Rabbit With A Basket of Eggs

Of all the lovely displays in our town, this was my favorite...

At seven o' clock in the evening we participated in a city-wide prayer event. Folks met on Main Street then, led by the mayor, we drove around the town and each family prayed over our town from their cars. We plan to do it again next month.

Then, last night, while I was working in the kitchen and preparing food for today, we watched the Branson Sight and Sound production of Jesus on-line for free. Here's the link for anyone who is interested in watching (it runs through tonight). Click HERE.

It's time for church, so I will end with this...

I wrote this song back in 1990. Even though you all can't hear the tune, I hope you enjoy the words. God bless one and all! And Happy Resurrection Sunday!

HE IS RISEN

They placed a scarlett robe around Him
A crown of thorns upon His head
They mocked and spit upon Him
Then to crucify away they led
Upon His cross was written words
This is how they read
"Jesus, the King of the Jews!"

CHORUS:

He is risen!
He is risen!
Oh, yes, my Savior's risen!
He's washed me white as snow
Salvation to me He's shown
He is risen!
He is risen!
Oh, yes, my Savior's risen!
"Jesus, the King of  the Jews!"

Two thieves were crucified with Him
One on either side
Darkness fell across the land
In the ninth hour Jesus cried,
"My God! My God! My Father, Thee!
Why hast thou forsaken Me?"
"Jesus, the King of the Jews!"

CHORUS

After three days of mourning
The death of my Lord
An angel did appear
And rolled the stone away
Behold! Behold!
Where Jesus had lay
The tomb was found empty
Upon that blessed day!
Jesus Christ is King!

CHORUS

Copyright 1990
Words and Music by Rebecca Knox

Until next time,

~Rebecca

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Nothing But The Blood

As we celebrate Good Friday these words come to mind...won't you sing with me?

What can wash away my sin?
Nothing but the blood of Jesus;
What can make me whole again?
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.

Refrain:

Oh! precious is the flow
That makes me white as snow;
No other fount I know,
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.

For my pardon, this I see,
Nothing but the blood of Jesus;
For my cleansing this my plea,
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.

Nothing can for sin atone,
Nothing but the blood of Jesus;
Naught of good that I have done,
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.

This is all my hope and peace,
Nothing but the blood of Jesus;
This is all my righteousness,
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.

Now by this I’ll overcome—
Nothing but the blood of Jesus;
Now by this I’ll reach my home—
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.

Glory! Glory! This I sing—
Nothing but the blood of Jesus,
All my praise for this I bring—
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.

While looking around on Youtube I found this exceptionally talented young man and thought I'd share his version of Nothing But The Blood with you...

Five Minute Friday - Home

It's FRIDAY! That means it's time for another Five Minute Friday where, as our hostess and inspiration, Lisa-Jo Baker, puts it, we write "For only five short, bold, beautiful minutes. Unscripted and unedited. We just write without worrying if it’s just right or not." 

Today's topic is home. So...here...we...

Go!

When I saw today's topic a myriad of things flashed through my mind, but, of all the things, first and foremost the words of a song ran through there and it's stayed there all day long, so...that's what I'm going with.

I've only heard this song sung a few times and that was by some young friends of ours that used to live around the corner from us when we lived out at the farm (actually, more than friends...family...our oldest daughter-in-law's cousins) but we used to visit sometimes when they would be having family get-togethers and, occasionally, our dear, young friends, a brother and sister duo, would sing this song and it quickly became one of my favorites and still is. The words to it make me cry because it's how I feel inside. Anyway, I wish I had my young friends on video to share because, the truth is, they do a much better job, but I could only find the words and an old Gaither video, so I'm sharing what I've got. Please listen to the words of...

HOME

Home is where the heart is, my heart's own home
Though I never really had one to call my own
I've been given a key by the Carpenter of Galilee
With interest paid the title's made to me

Home, where there is no night
Home, where the Son is the light
The place I've been dreaming of so long

Loved ones there to welcome me
But His sweet face will be the first I see
When my journey's over I am going home

Everybody dreams of going home it seems
Lately I am no exception to the rule
But home is so much more than windows, walls and doors
It's a warm embrace and smiling faces awaiting you

Home, where there is no light
Home, where the Son is the light
The place I've been dreaming of so long

Loved ones there to welcome me
But His sweet face will be the first I see
When my journey's over I am going home

Home, where there is no night
Home, where the Son is the light
The place I've been dreaming of so long

Loved ones there to welcome me
But His sweet face will be the first I see
When my journey's over I am going home
And when my journey's over I am going home    

Aren't the words beautiful? I've included that old Gaither video for those that are interested, but, like I said, I wish I had our young friends on video because they do a much better job! And that's the truth!

That's it for this time!

All My Love,
~Rebecca

STOP!

 

Song - HE IS RISEN

Here's a song that I wrote back in 1990. I know that you all can't "hear" the tune, but I thought that you might enjoy the words. God bless! And Happy Resurrection Day! ~Rebecca



HE IS RISEN

They placed a scarlett robe around Him
A crown of thorns upon His head
They mocked and spit upon Him
Then to crucify away they led
Upon His cross was written words
This is how they read
"Jesus, the King of the Jews!"

CHORUS:

He is risen!
He is risen!
Oh, yes, my Savior's risen!
He's washed me white as snow
Salvation to me He's shown
He is risen!
He is risen!
Oh, yes, my Savior's risen!
"Jesus, the King of  the Jews!"

Two thieves were crucified with Him
One on either side
Darkness fell across the land
In the ninth hour Jesus cried,
"My God! My God! My Father, Thee!
Why hast thou forsaken Me?"
"Jesus, the King of the Jews!"

CHORUS

After three days of mourning
The death of my Lord
An angel did appear
And rolled the stone away
Behold! Behold!
Where Jesus had lay
The tomb was found empty
Upon that blessed day!
Jesus Christ is King!

CHORUS

Copywrite 1990
Words and Music by Rebecca Knox