We are Easter people is a favorite quote from my dear pastor friend, and I’m pondering it with you today.

We Are Easter People

Today I’m reflecting on a 46-day journey of blogging every day for Lent. After reflecting on so many quotes, I couldn’t pick a better quote than this one to celebrate Easter.

Pastor Mark Martin is now with the Lord. I can only imagine his joy today as he celebrates Easter in heaven. He was my pastor for many years, and he was also my friend.

Every Easter Sunday, Pastor Mark proclaimed this message with verve. He wanted us to live in the joy that is possible every day this side of the cross, when all the prophecies about Jesus have been fulfilled.

Because we are Easter people, we can live with joy, hope, and peace. We live with joy that Jesus died for our sins and took away the curse of death from us. He’s now preparing a place for us in heaven, as long as we personally and individually commit our lives to him. We can have peace knowing that though we have many troubles in this world, Jesus has overcome them for us and has much better things in store.

Today, I thank God for the friendship I had with Pastor Mark. More than anyone else, he taught me about small group ministry. He was the first to encourage me to write for the church and gave me unique writing opportunities. Pastor Mark counseled me, baptized my children, and attended my grandpa’s funeral. He and I laughed together and enjoyed good fellowship. I’m grateful for his constant encouragement.

Living as an Easter Person

Today, I commit to living as an Easter person, not just on Easter Sunday, but every day. This experience of blogging every day for over six weeks has renewed my joy and healed me. Surely Pastor Mark would be happy to know I’ve written every day and healed through the process. I can’t wait to catch up with him in heaven someday.

I hope you will live as an Easter person today too. May God renew your joy, hope, and peace today as you spend time in prayer and worship. I also encourage you to worship with others in church because community is essential. That’s where I met Pastor Mark who had such a powerful impact on my life. I pray you meet a supportive brother or sister in Christ in church as well.

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