APRIL

April, what does it mean to you?

Maybe it's the month of your birthday, as it is my husband's and his friend Bob's.
Maybe it's the month of your wedding anniversary as it it my husband's and mine and his brother and wife's.

Maybe it's your name. I love the name April. It sounds so lighthearted and fun.

Maybe you're reminded of the income tax filing deadline and the pressure it brings for the last minute filers.

April's birthstone is a diamond. Nice for females born in that month.
The flower for April is actually two, the daisy and sweet pea. Both are comforting and shy.

To me April means an awakening, a re-birth, a re-newing.
All of nature comes to life once again. The flowers and trees bloom, the birds sing, the animals scamper about.

Most of all April means Easter, at least most years. This year Palm Sunday and Easter are in April.

A time that reminds us of Jesus' horrific death on the cross on Good Friday and His glorious Rescurrection on Easter Sunday, so God's promise can be fulfilled.

John 3:16  For God so loved the world that he gave His only begotten Son that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.

That has always been my favorite Bible verse, because it means so much to me personally.

Do you have a favorite Bible verse?

Do you know Jesus personally?

Why not make Easter really special this year. Ask Jesus to come into your heart.

He will never fail you and will always be closer than a brother.