He Is Risen!

He is Risen!

"The devil, darkness, and death may swagger and boast, the pangs of life will sting for a while longer, but don't worry; the forces of evil are breathing their last. Not to worry... He's risen!"

Charles R. Swindoll

     It was an amazing celebration of Jesus' resurrection. It was also a difficult time but Jesus was there with me every step of the way. I was very homesick. I missed my family. But through God given friends, I received comfort and joy. This was a period of time when I questioned God - why can't I bear the fruit of joy, but joy isn't just a feeling or an emotion. I know that God is in control and if I can still praise Him in the midst of missing my family, the joy will come! Thank God for lifting up my soul through the kind companionship of friends and the Holy Spirit.

8 We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; 9 persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed; 10 always carrying in the body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be manifested in our bodies. 11 For we who live are always being given over to death for Jesus' sake, so that the life of Jesus also may be manifested in our mortal flesh. 

16 So we do no lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day. 17 For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison, 18 as we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen. For the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal.

2 Corinthians 4:8-11, 16-18 (ESV)

This was after church, having fellowship with my friends. The burger was very good!




During the Resurrection weekend, we led the boys to paint eggs and also hosted a birthday party for a friend! Caramelo remains cute and healthy.


This was taken on the terrance of my friend's house. You can see the whole city. 
I call this place the Lighthouse and I pray every time I'm there.

I had a blessed family time the following week after Resurrection Sunday.
I'm so grateful for my family.


    

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