Easter Egg-citement!

Here's a thankful shout-out to my sister-in-law for running the Easter Egg Hunt today. She single-handedly filled 300 eggs with jelly beans -- and many with good chocolate, too -- so that each of the 11 collective grandchildren could feel most successful as they gathered the goodies.

I have a daughter named Esther, who sometimes gets called or spelled Easter. I think she likes getting mixed-up with a bright, colorful holiday which really *is* a holy-day. Those of us who are Christian owe our religion to the miracle of Easter. Christ did many amazing things while he was alive but it was his power over death that won him worldwide fame. The resurrection was what sealed the deal -- he really is the Son of God, after all, and can kick the whole kick-the-bucket thing away. Hooray!

Nowadays, many good people doubt this. Many are slowly converting to atheism as science tries to persuade them that the Creator is merely a theory called evolution. I want to add my voice, small as it may be, to that of the prophets of old as well as current prophets, that the Creator is, in fact, alive! We have a second witness, in companionship with the Bible, that testifies of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ! The Book of Mormon tells of how he came to the American continent shortly after his resurrection and showed his body -- even let these people feel the wounds in hands, feet, and side -- and established his church among them.

My life, everyday of it, is blessed beyond description by these truths -- the reality of the resurrection, the existence of God, our Father, and his love embodied in his Son, Jesus Christ. It's better than even the good chocolate Becky put in those eggs! I know there are people out there looking for reasons to believe -- kinda like my kiddos were lookin' for eggs today. They aren't quite ready to give in to social pressures that mock God's commandments (which are actually hints to happiness). They want to pay attention to the inner voice that whispers of their divine nature and individual worth.

If you are one of those people, consider investigating the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I have found it to be the closest thing to proof of God that he'll allow there to be. He wants our decision to follow him to be based on faith -- so until his Son comes to earth again, we'll be choosing freely to submit to his will, rather than being forced into it because of too much proof. However, he provides evidences all along the way PLUS that inner voice, the Holy Spirit, that can guide us and help us know of him personally as we pray.

Thanks for letting me share my witness with you! I do it in Jesus' name, and invite you to email me personally with any questions. Love, Regan