Death has lost and Love has won!

Happy Easter to All!

I've just past the 6 month mark of living in China, can you believe it? It's gone so fast. I've loved and still love living here and doing this work, it's truly an indescribable feeling to know that I'm in the center of where I'm supposed to be. In my time here thus far I've been able to celebrate several holidays, both Chinese and American, all of which have broadened my view of the world and my relationship with Christ. Of all the holidays throughout the year I think Easter is in the top 2. I love Easter! I love the family time, the chocolate, the colorful eggs but most importantly the reminder that He paid it all to give me life and to resurrect my soul from darkness. Only one man in the history of the universe took every single sin of mine (and every single sin of the other 7.3 BILLION people that are alive on earth right now) upon himself so that we could live a death free life. Only 1 man died to save the entire world! That means me, you, our families, your boss, that lady you work with, the guy walking down the street, our President (yes - Obama), the oppressed women in the middle least, the 147 million orphans, the starving naked child in Africa, the person that bags your groceries...every person you've seen on TV or heard on the radio, and any other person on planet earth. ONE man died to save us all. Every time I think about it - it blows my mind! How could the the star-breathing God, the author and creator of universe be the same one who knows and feels my every hurt, insecurity, and fear? There is no explanation for it, only a divine and perfect love is able to do what Jesus has done. His vast agape love for me (and you) is the reason He died and yet it's the same reason he couldn't stay dead. His resurrection brought us life for all of eternity. Let that sink in- It's incredible! Knowing all this, how could I not love and worship the one who literally gave it all just for me? "I am His because He is ALIVE!"

That folks is my Easter Talk, haha!

To wrap up this post I thought I'd share some adorable photos of our kids Easter egg hunting, as well as, a few from today's Easter service! Give the song a listen, you won't regret it, and take a look! :)

Cue the Cuties! :)

Resurrection Day!

I FINALLY made it to Maan Coffee

HE'S ALIVE!!

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