MONTHLY THEME APRIL 2006

The Risen Christ, Alive and Well !

As we once again celebrate Easter across the globe, we are reminded that various forces are at work. The Easter Bunny and the social and economic trappings of another Holiday compete with the message of Birth and Re-Birth of our Savior and Lord. In these turbulent days we are constantly bombarded with the news of “wars and rumor’s of wars”. He hear of Earthquakes and Famine, disease and despair. We see human cruelty of unprecedented complexity, and feel anxiety in everything. As we live through these times, what some call the “last days” it is important for us to realize more now than ever, that Jesus Lives!

These are NOT the last days, and this is not the destruction or end of anything. Instead it is critical that we understand, and share the simple fact that these are in fact the “First Days” of the new Heaven and the new Earth. This is the early morning of the New Day. As in all Human endeavors that have included a new stage, or a new place…we find our selves in the midst of the old and antiquated.

We see that all around us are the artifacts of past ignorance, false beliefs, and selfish motivations. We are finally moving beyond the “worldly” into the “heavenly”. This takes patience, and perseverance. This takes faith and understanding. Remember, you are not alone. It’s time to make Heaven on Earth and tell everyone about it.

The TEKOJCHOE is growing and truly Jesus Lives ! In Jesus way, Amen.drv