Resurrection Sunday

by Philip

Easter is a time to remember Jesus's resurrection from the dead and his power to conquer sin. I am peaceful because Jesus died for the whole world and me. He paid the price of all mankind’s sins. I have nothing more to add to his saving grace. I have freedom to live with a clean life and can be confident in Jesus's salvation of my soul. I want to make my life reflect the awesome power of Jesus's resurrection. Happy Easter!

Easter Goes Through Good Friday

By Philip

Two days ago was Good Friday. I liked my pastor’s sermon. Each day we make God pleased and sad. We please God by our faith. We make God sad by our sin. Jesus had to suffer a terrible and humiliating death as an atonement for the sins of the world. He made a way for us to be reconciled to God. Let’s not forget that Easter goes through Good Friday. Let’s not take for granted that our new lives come from Jesus’ death. I am learning that I am loved more than I can comprehend. I am so loved.

I am trying to learn how suffering is part of God’s plan. Why must it happen? Jesus suffered a lot for us. When he died he became sin and died to God. God poured out his wrath on Jesus because he bore the sins of the world. People who look to Jesus’ sacrifice will be forgiven. I can learn to identify with Jesus by learning to be patient in my suffering. I am peaceful knowing that the Resurrection comes only after suffering. I know God so loves me. My life He resurrects to make his power known and attach us to Him eternally. I am peaceful practicing my calling in autism ministry. My suffering is not for nothing. It is being used for a greater purpose. Meaningful ministry has come because of my suffering. My autism is a mixed blessing. There are many things I cannot do. But there are things I can do because of my autism. May you see the blessings in your life that come from suffering. Happy Easter! Our Lord lives!

Our Lord Lives!

*Special dedication to KK who is getting baptized today.  KK, your life and testimony bring glory to our Lord and Savior.  God bless you! 

Easter Resurrection

I am excited about Easter. All around me is new life. Spring at last is here. The sun shines warmer. The days are longer. Many nature sounds return. I hear the birds chirp. I am making a same fresh start. I became a Christian at age 3. I was baptized at age 11.

Master of the world was born in humility. “I am the Savior of the world,” said Jesus. But some did not believe and He was crucified. Many apostles abandoned him. Never did Jesus sin. He was the Passover lamb. He died to forgive our sins. Later He powerfully rose from the dead. He conquered death once and for all.

We all need Jesus. People mess people up with callous regard. Mean actions wound. Tragedy strikes. Jesus came to heal us. Parched hearts assume a meaningful gesture. Loneliness teaches patience. In need, longing souls plead mercy. Oasis of peace arrives with awesome Easter resurrection.

I am here painfully managing my time on earth. I am autistic. My life is hard. Peace amounts to acting in obedience to God to accept His call to bear witness to His glory. I proclaim His power to rise from death to life. He has raised my life too. I was once silent and now I speak. Peace comes at Easter because Jesus conquered death. I am alive in Him because of His resurrection. I have new life. I am a new creation and Jesus will complete the good work He began in me. I am always with Him. Peace and love to you this Easter and always.

Love,

Philip 

*special dedication to Nico

He is risen!