Resurrection Jelly Beans

        Use Jelly Beans to tell kids the story of Jesus death and Resurrection!

The poem reads:

Red is for the blood He gave.

Green is for the grass He made.

Yellow is for the sun so bright.

Orange is for the edge of night.

Black is for the sins we made. 

White is for the grace He gave.

Purple is for His hour of sorrow.

Pink is for a new tomorrow.

And handful of jelly beans,

Colorful and sweet,

Is a prayer, a promise,

A loved one’s treat!

Happy Resurrection Sunday!

To make the jelly bean jars you need:

a jar (I recycled a Starbucks bottle)

jelly beans

Jelly Bean Prayer cards

ribbon

Directions: Fill the jar with jelly beans. Attach the poem using the ribbon. This makes a great little gift for your little ones on Easter. Plus, it is a great illustration of our risen Savior! 

Original Post: Mama-Jenn

He Is Risen - Snack Time!

         A resurrection Sunday teaching snack idea. (I know it's unhealthy, but it uses mini donuts and mini oreo cookies)  Fun snacks and crafts can be the perfect way to help kids learn about Jesus Christ and His Resurrection!

~ Missy

Easter vs. Ressurection Sunday

        Easter or Resurrection Sunday?  This question has not only been a matter of opinion from one person to another, but it has become a dramatic and ugly debate in certain circles. 
        It seems that almost every year, I hear the same debate surface.  Someone may innocently refer to the day as "Easter" only to have a "Christian" hotly rebuke them saying that they should never refer to the day of our Lord's Resurrection as anything other than Resurrection Sunday.

        I have personally done a study on the word "Easter" and have discovered its origin to be exceedingly unfavorable.  Many symbols such as the Easter bunny and eggs as well as the very word itself have extremely pagan roots.  But should this difference in wording really be the cause of such strong debates, critisizm, and judgementalism?
        As for myself, I was raised in a home where the day was referred to as Easter.  Empty plastic eggs were used as a symbol of the empty toom after Jesus was raised from the dead.  We always had a large dinner and had a wonderful Easter egg hunt but our family was always very good about sharing with us what the day was truly about.  
       Like my family, most people don't know the origin of Easter and may even be horrified if they learned what the Easter bunny and eggs were created to symbolize.  Most have been raised with a very innocent mindset when it comes to the different symbols that the holiday displays.  Since learning of the true origin of the word Easter, I have made an attempt to refer to the day as Resurrection Sunday.  But does such knowledge give me or anyone else a right to condemn and judge those who innocently call it Easter?  Many Christians do.  No wonder the world views Christians as judgmental!  I believe that it is wise for followers of Jesus to know the true origins of different holidays, but how can those who have this knowledge so drastically bring condemnation on those who do not?

Whether you call the day Easter or Resurrection Sunday, I hope that you will spend it enjoying family and praising the Lord for sending Jesus to die and take away our sins AND for raising Him from the dead.


~ Missy


If you yourself would like to know the origin of Easter and they symbols that surround it, you can read about it here:  What is the Origin of Easter?

Resurrection Garden

        A Resurrection garden!  What a fun and cute reminder of our Lord's Resurrection!  This would also be a very cute idea to make with kids.

~ Missy

Rainbow Jello Eggs

          Resurrection Sunday - That wonderful day when we get to celebrate the Resurrection of our risen Lord, Jesus Christ!  It is also a day that can be a bunch of fun, especially if there are cute little kids around.  Below is a link to show you how to make fun and creative jello eggs for those special little people.  

Rainbow Jello Eggs

To turn to focus onto Christ, try using these colored eggs to tell the Resurrection story to the kids!


Gold - reminds us of Heaven

Black - reminds us of sin

Red - reminds us of Jesus' blood

White - reminds us of a clean heart

Green - growing to know Jesus

Other Colors You Can Add:

Blue - reminds us of baptism

Purple - reminds us that we are children of the King/crown of life

New Look!

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Recipe Monday: Strawberry Shortcake Sliders

Do you need a fun dessert and have no idea what to make?  How about trying something unusual, but totally fun?

How about your try Strawberry Shortcake Sliders?  Simple and easy to make, they look cute when put out on a platter, are loved by those who taste them, and are completely unusual and creative.

Visit the recipe here, at Simple Recipes, to follow the simple instructions and create your yummy dessert!

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