Wednesday Mar 19th

Every Wednesday I have a Bible Study here in my apartment and although it is small, every week brings us something different. It is not a “structured” Bible Study in that we read a Chapter and discuss it every week, or study a certain book,, but we let the Holy Spirit lead us in what He would have us do. One time it was drawing Bible Promise cards, reading the verse, and sharing what it meant to the person who drew it. From a pack of thirty cards, the promises that were randomly drawn fit together as if it had been planned. We are a small group, but are all filled with a desire to know the Word and how to use it at the right time. Another time we took a page out of a book entitled “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young, looked up the supporting Scriptures, and read three verses above and three verses below to give us a better perspective on what the Word was saying. It is important to know who the words were addressed to and what the situation was all about.
During this week before Easter, many Christians – and non-Christians - are dying eggs, preparing baskets, etc. to give to those they love on Sunday. There is nothing wrong with giving baskets filled with candy and eggs and gifts, but in the midst of all this, there are those who do not even realize, nor believe, the true meaning of Easter and why we celebrate.
My daughter and her family have a tradition of spending every Easter with her husband’s family in Eupora, MS. They will be going there again this weekend, but for the very first time their daughter and son will not be able to go. They are now young adults and have their own responsibilities which will prevent them from being there, but I know they will be their in spirit at least. As our children grow up and go their own ways, it is sometimes hard on the parents – and the grandparents, but such is life and most of us would not have it any other way.