Have you ever wanted to make a sweet Easter bread for a lovely Resurrection Sunday breakfast? This recipe is so easy especially when you let a bread machine do most of the work. Easter bread is a long-time tradition here and you might want to make it one for your family too.
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Easter Story
Beyond adorable bunnies and chicks, Easter is a day to celebrate the immeasurable love of God toward all people. A victory over the grave giving great hope for our future. If you fill baskets or make special breads or foods to give to family and friends, please enjoy these FREE Easter story gift tags to decorate your gifts.
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Balsamic Vinaigrette Asparagus
Springtime is the season for asparagus and it is a vegetable that just seems to make a meal more special. The asparagus in this balsamic vinaigrette marinade is tender yet crunchy with a bright flavor from lemon zest. It is so easy to make with just a quick blanching. Pour on the salad dressing marinade and refrigerate until serving. A lovely Easter or brunch side dish.
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I Spy Easter Printable
Having an activity to keep the little ones busy before or after your holiday dinner can sometimes be challenging. Kids will love this I Spy Easter Printable. It is a colorful and fun counting page that siblings and grandparents will enjoy as well.Continue Reading
Easter Scripture Printables
As Christians celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, his power over death and his amazing love for us, please enjoy these free Easter Scripture Printables. Print them and frame as a gift, or as a reminder that our Redeemer Lives!Continue Reading
Coconut Buttercream Easter Eggs
Homemade coconut buttercream Easter eggs are such a happy memory from childhood. I remember how pretty they looked through the cellophane on the box they came packaged in. It took the place of honor in my Easter basket amid the colored hard-boiled eggs, tall chocolate bunny, jelly beans and the pair of lace-edged socks to wear with my new Easter dress. Try these easy-to-make chocolate covered coconut Easter eggs.Continue Reading
Hot Cross Buns
Hot Cross Buns are an Easter tradition and a lovely, sweet breakfast treat. Dough is made easily in a bread machine then shaped and baked in a dish. Frosting is piped on top in the shape of a cross. A perfect addition for brunch with hard-boiled, colored eggs. If you don’t use a bread machine you can make them using a stand mixer.Continue Reading
What Will You Say When the Question Comes?
Thoughts of Good Friday are on my mind. Thoughts of the immensity of what the cross means and what it means for me. Thoughts of a love that goes far beyond my ability to grasp. But it is real.
In the words of an old hymn writer… What shall I do with Jesus? What shall my answer be? Question with question I answer, What will He do with me?
This hymn, written in the late 1800’s, caught my attention asking the question of utmost importance. A personal question. A question that can make us feel uncomfortable.
You have probably heard the Easter story. About forgiveness and redemption and that word no one likes to talk about, namely sin. It is a word that makes us want to walk away and think about other stuff. But sin is supremely important to God because it separates us and puts an impassable chasm between Himself and his beloved. Important enough to God that he provided a solution for it. A costly solution.
The Easter story tells of Jesus Christ’s journey to the cross, His glorious resurrection in triumphant over sin and death, His ascension into heaven where He reigns as our Lord and Savior. This gives us HOPE and JOY. We no longer have to pay the penalty for our sin. Jesus paid it in full. We can be forgiven and accepted and forever enjoy fellowship with God through Jesus. That is what Jesus meant when He uttered His last Words, “It is finished”. That heavy burden of sin we carry is dropped from our shoulders. That is amazing grace.
I hope you, dear reader, will take a moment to listen to the beautiful video below, listen to the words and if you haven’t already, consider the question, “What will you do with Jesus?” Because, neutral you just can’t be.
What Will You Do With Jesus?
Excerpt from David T. Clydesdale’s “How Great Thou Art”
Jesus is standing there in Pilates’ hall; friendless, forsaken, He’s been betrayed
by all. Suddenly comes the fateful call, “What will you do with Jesus?”
Now Jesus stands alone on trial, ready to face the crowd. To walk His
destined mile. In your heart you’re hearing all the while, “What will
you do with Jesus?”
Chorus:
What will you do with Jesus? Neutral you just can’t be. Someday
your heart will be asking, “What will You do with me?”
Will you deny Him just like Peter’s done? Will you reject Him? He is the
living Son. What will you say when the question comes? What will
you do with Jesus?
What will you do with Jesus? Neutral you just can’t be. Someday
your heart will be asking, “What will He do with me?”
What will you do with Jesus? Neutral you just can’t be. Someday
your heart will be asking, “What will He do with me?”
What will he do with me?
Below are the words of the original hymn. They are similar to the words in the video and were probably the inspiration for it.
Jesus is standing in Pilate’s hall
Author: Albert B. Simpson (1905)
Jesus is standing in Pilate’s hall–
Friendless, forsaken, betrayed by all;
Hearken! what meaneth the sudden call!
What will you do with Jesus?
Chorus:
What will you do with Jesus?
Neutral you cannot be;
Someday your heart will be asking,
“What will He do with me?”
Jesus is standing on trial still,
You can be false to Him if you will,
You can be faithful thro’ good or ill:
What will you do with Jesus? (Chorus)
Will you evade Him as Pilate tried?
Or will you choose Him, whate’er betide?
Vainly you struggle from Him to hide:
What will you do with Jesus? (Chorus)
Will you, like Peter, your Lord deny?
Or will you scorn from His foes to fly,
Daring for Jesus to live or die?
What will you do with Jesus? (Chorus)
“Jesus, I give Thee my heart today!
Jesus, I’ll follow Thee all the way,
Gladly obeying Thee!” will you say:
“This I will do with Jesus!” (Chorus)
What will you say when the question comes?
Neutral you just can’t be
someday your heart will be asking
what will He do with me
What shall I do with Jesus?
What shall my answer be?
Question with question I answer,
What will He do with me?
Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.
Revelation 3:20
For he says, “In the time of my favor I heard you, and in the day of salvation I helped you.” I tell you, now is the time of God’s favor, now is the day of salvation.
2 Corinthians 6:2
Easter Brunch Menu
A lovely Easter brunch menu includes baked ham with pineapple glaze, quiche Lorraine, roasted asparagus, deviled eggs, fruit, assorted breads and dessert. Easter is a most significant holiday on the Christian calendar celebrating the resurrection of Jesus and his victory over death. It is often a time of family gatherings, sunrise church services, fancy clothes and colorfully dyed eggs.Colored Deviled Eggs for Easter
Looking to bring springtime to your Easter table? A palate of soft pastel hues, these colored deviled eggs for Easter are almost too pretty to eat.Continue ReadingCrochet Easter Eggs
Crochet Easter Eggs bring back so many memories. As time goes by we are apt to grow more appreciative of the instruction and teaching received from our parents when we were children. I remember the frustration and difficulty as my mom tried to teach me to hold a crochet needle correctly and to keep my stitch tension even. She was patient and she was very skilled.Continue ReadingPotato and Ham Soup
When plans to be out for the day suddenly changed and I found I had nothing pressing to do, I knew immediately what I wanted. I called my sister and was thrilled she was able to come for a visit. We chatted, caught up on family, laughed and ate a light lunch of potato and Ham Soup while Jared, Abbey, Erin and John popped in and out.
Easter Crochet
Sharing with you a few easy but sweet Easter crochet projects. I first started crocheting these Easter eggs with my mom w.a.y back in 1978. We had recently moved hundreds of miles from home, experiencing one of the snowiest years ever and learned we were expecting our first baby. My mom flew out to visit and to pass the time stuck inside, we crocheted. I have a large basket full of eggs from our time together and continued to make more through the years. These eggs will always remain special to me.Easter Dinner Side Dishes
Easy recipes for Easter dinner side dishes, including a delicious pineapple sauce for baked ham, pineapple spoonbread casserole, a lovely pickled beet egg salad, adorable butter lamb, and delicious hot cross buns.
Easter Bunny Cake and Chocolate Candy
Cute Easter Bunny Cake and Chocolate Candies are not just yummy but also really fun to make with kids.
Sweet Carrot & Cranberry Muffins
wow… these muffins head to the top of the leader board of our list of favorites. I served them with dinner for my cousins and aunt and they disappeared. Filled with three cups of shredded carrots and lots of sweet, dried cranberries, sweet carrot & cranberry muffins are moist and hearty. Spread with frosting or whipped cream cheese and they are almost dessert!Continue Reading