In Christ Alone

"At the moment of Jesus' death, the curtain of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom." -Matthew 27:51

As many of you know, Easter Sunday marks the cornerstone of the Christian faith. It is one of my favorite holidays, as it allows me to think and meditate on the significance of Jesus Christ. At the time of Jesus' death on the cross, the curtain separating God from humanity was torn in half. No longer was the barrier there. No longer would we die for our own sins and selfishness. The lamb that was sacrificed for passover to cover the sins of the people in Egypt was represented by Jesus on that day. How can we ignore such a love as that whenever we see His arms stretched across the cross? "I love you this much." Every Easter since high school, I have always loved listening to a popular Christian song, that describes the undeniable miracle that happened on Easter morning. Here are some of the lyrics from Newsboys, "In Christ Alone:"

"In Christ alone my hope is found
He is my light, my strength, my song
This Cornerstone, this solid ground
Firm through the fiercest drought and storm
What heights of love, what depths of peace
When fears are stilled, when strivings cease
My Comforter, my All in All
Here in the love of Christ I stand

In Christ alone, who took on flesh
Fullness of God in helpless babe
This gift of love and righteousness
Scorned by the ones He came to save
'Till on that cross as Jesus died
The wrath of God was satisfied
For every sin on Him was laid
Here in the death of Christ I live

There in the ground His body lay
Light of the world by darkness slain
Then bursting forth in glorious Day
Up from the grave He rose again
And as He stands in victory
Sin's curse has lost it's grip on me
For I am His and He is mine
Brought with the precious blood of Christ

No guilt in life, no fear in death
This is the power of Christ in me
From life's first cry to final breath
Jesus commands my destiny
No power of hell, no scheme of man
Can ever pluck me from His hand
'Till He returns or calls me home
Here in the power of Christ I'll stand."

I hope that each one of you were blessed this Easter as we celebrated the resurrection of Jesus.
Here are a few pictures of our family on Easter!

The Wise side... all the nieces and nephews (except for 1) ready for their Easter Egg Hunt!

Baby Ben in his Bunny ears!