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Join the #FamilyEasterOpenHouse
You’re Invited!
Easter is one of my favorite times of the year. I love celebrating Jesus and His resurrected life. I appreciate how—symbolic of Jesus’ rebirth—the whole earth breaks forth in life, budding fresh and new from a frozen world stripped bare. Since most of us will not be celebrating Easter at church this year, I thought we could ALL celebrate together through a Family Easter Open House. No matter your age–or how many people are in your family–I’d love for YOU to join us! All you do is post your photos on Facebook or Instagram starting Sunday, April 5th. Invite us into your home … and enjoy seeing how others are celebrating this season.Use the hashtag #FamilyEasterOpenHouse on all your posts … and then click on the hashtag to see what others are doing.
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Here are the Prompts1. Palm Sunday Celebrations – April 5th 2. Favorite Easter Books (your favorites or make your own) – April 6th 3. Easter Crafts – April 7th 4. Easter Egg Extravaganza – April 8th 5. Easter “Service” (caring and sharing with a family member or neighbor) – April 9th 6. Good Friday Prayers (share your prayer journal!) – April 10th 7. Easter Edibles – April 11th 8. Family Celebrations and Easter Baskets – April 12th Here are some fun, creative ideas to help you celebrate…Adorable Easter Story Stones And a 2 Corinthians 5:17 Color Sheet that I created!
Our family also always enjoys doing Resurrection Eggs 👆
You might also like to check out my post 9 Perfect Easter Books for Your Little Ones as well as Meaningful Easter Basket Books for Your Kids. This is a time that you can help your child focus on prayer. Practicing a life long fellowship with the Lord through prayer is something I hope to foster in my children and grandchildren. That’s why I created the Mommy and Me Prayer Journals!
Check out the whole series: Here’s a sample of what the inside looks like:
You might notice I have not mentioned anything about the Easter bunny, that’s because I made the decision long ago to ban the Easter Bunny, you can read why here. Our Easter is so full of fun no one missed it. And click here to see one of our favorite fun DVDs to add to your child’s Easter basket.
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Don’t forget this holiday is not just for your kids but also for you. Especially during this time of global crisis, use this time to dive into prayer and seek God’s face. Praying Through the Bible in One Year is a helpful resource to assist you.
And lastly, enjoy this post 3 Ways to Improve Your Prayers and Find Freedom in the Process– along with this downloadable PDF.
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I cannot WAIT to see all of your photos and submissions as you take part in our #FamilyEasterOpenHouse! Let’s enjoy this season as we find creative ways to share it TOGETHER! Many Blessings,
Follow Tricia on:Facebook Bookbub P.S. I also wanted to remind you about TWO amazing resources right now: First, Teach Them Diligently is having an AMAZING online conference with 71 speakers AND a virtual exhibit where you can chat face to face with ME and other exhibitors! And I’ll be a part of two panels, too! You can sign up for only $25 for EVERYTHING. Click HERE for more details.
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What’s So Good About Good Friday?
“I want to remind you of the gospel I preached to you … that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that he was buried, [and] that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures.” 1 Corinthians 15:1,3-4 (NIV)
Today, people all around the world are celebrating Good Friday. Businesses are closed and, in some cases, school is out. Yet, when I was younger I used to wonder what was so “Good” about it. I mean Jesus died a horrible death . . . are we supposed to celebrate that?
As I grew older, I came to realize that the “good” part of Good Friday is what I received out of the deal.
Before I accepted Christ at age seventeen, I was empty, lonely, and fearful. I was pregnant and alone. I had no hope for the future.
Today, I have family, friends, and a writing career, but even more than that–I have Christ. He fills me with joy, guides my steps, and strengthens me to live in this confusing world. He has given me hope.
What about you? Have you taken time to think about your life and where you’re headed? Good Friday is a great time to ponder this. Because what happened on this day thousands of years ago can profoundly impact your life, too.
It can hard to celebrate such a somber day—the day your one and only Son died on the cross for me—but I am forever grateful for the love and saving grace I have as result. Thank you for Jesus and his sacrifice for ME! Help me remember that powerful truth each day and not just around the Easter season. I love you, Father God!
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