Easter

Many times I have wondered just why is it we have a rabbit delivering eggs and chocolate bunnies on the morning our saviour conquered death. Now my eight year old granddaughter is asking me that very question.
So the research began, and shocked yet not so surprised. It was those pagans again. You know the ones, they are responsible for slipping into the festivities of our celebrations at Christmas and Easter.
Way back in time written in the books of Judges and Kings and Samuel, they all record where the pagans worshiped many gods. Easter,(Ishtar)she was known as the mother of Baal. You have heard of her right? She was the goddess of nature and fertility. Now are you starting to see it? So here it is spring time when new birth of flowers, and baby chicks, and the rapid reproduction of the rabbits. This is actually a tribute as I understand it to the fertility of new beginnings.
The rabbit and the eggs as I see it takes away from honoring the resurrection of Jesus.
I am going to continue to reasearch and study from scripture to get full understanding but if you'd like to read and study for yourselves, Here are some of the places I went. 1 King 14 - 24 and Jer. 19:5 Judges 2 and 10.
I also googled Baal and Ashtoreth.
I am still studing and think you should too. It's interesting and it is well with my soul. I feel that God is pleased with me when I study his words and learn his heart and desires.
Stay posted as I learn more of this great and wonderful event. Celebrate the wonder of Gods grace and perfection to love us enough.

Articulate Mother

Where might you begin if asked to articulate a Mother? How many differnt textures and colors would you need? How might you design her if you where the artist?
Being a mother should never be taken lightly.
The greatest award given for the hardest requirments known to mankind, and rewards by far out weigh the cost.
No one actually sees beyond the surface of the duties and time put into being a mother.
I personally embrace the postion with passion. I am honored knowing God allowed me to be a mother. I beleive only a mother could do all that is required of her.
Watch while God kisses the face of the little ones at play, then as the rain drops wash their tears away.
Many colors I would need and even more textures are in need to articulate a mother. Remembering Mothers day is more about the honor that the Bible teaches us. Honor your Mother and Father it is written.

Something to think about

Easter is in just a few weeks, the event of Jesus raised from the dead after 3 days. The event came with Traditions. Many households share in family dinners, baskets filled with colorfully decorated eggs..... Wait. What does baskets full of eggs and a 6ft rabbit have to do with the Resurrection of Christ?
This isn't the first time I have ask this question. It still bewilders me to think who came up with this tradition?
My question is this. How important is the event in relationship to the tradition?
I would like you to ponder that thought, not just about Easter, but also the other traditions and events you and your family have.
Birthdays, Christmas, Forth of July, Thanksgiving, the list is endless. Just think for a minute and go deep inside your heart and soul ask your self the question.
I got a little teary eyed, and humble when I thought about the traditions that took over the events in my life. Maybe it's just me.
Gave me something to think about.