There's nothing more compelling than . . .

"When the great crowd of the Jews learned that he was there, they came not only because of Jesus but also to see Lazarus, whom he had raised from the dead. So the chief priests planned to put Lazarus to death as well, since it was on account of him that many of the Jews were deserting and were believing in Jesus." - John 12:9-11

Dear Friends in Christ -
. . . a resurrection story. We all love them. Remember last fall when, for 69 days, we were fixated on the story of the miners trapped underground - and rescued - in Chile. Remember just a month ago, when we followed the story of the tsunami in Japan, waiting to hear about - and rejoice with - survivors and their families.

We know what death is. People around us have died. Parts of our very own selves have died - due to grief, physical injury, heartbreak, betrayal.

Our deepest longing is to live. The longing for life is so great in us that we breathe without even consciously willing it. The longing for life - abundant life - is so great that we strive not just to make ends meet, but also to make a difference.

For those who follow Jesus, this week is more than just a family gathering, a special dinner. This week, we walk again with Jesus, who died and rose again FOR US. There's nothing more compelling that a resurrection story, THIS resurrection story, the greatest story ever told.

Don't forget to share YOUR resurrection story with a friend this week. It just might bring them to Jesus. It just might change a life.

Faithfully,
Janet+