The talk of the Mommysphere this Holy Week is the over-commercialization of Easter. Christian moms are concerned that Easter egg hunts and candy-filled baskets overshadow the life, death, and resurrection of Christ that we should be celebrating.
But you know what? As far as I am concerned, Walmart got it right on this one. This day is about candy eggs, bunny cake, and jellybeans; it is about brightly colored plastic eggs hidden under the couch; and it is about eating an enormous feast.
It is even about Marshmallow Peeps on a bed of plastic grass.
What do Marshmallow Peeps have to do with the resurrection?
Everything!
Easter is about joy. Christ is risen. Did you hear that, people? Christ is risen. From the dead. To save us from our sins. Christ is risen! The gates of heaven are open, and we are saved.
There is no way to express in human words the infinite joy of Easter, so we say it in chocolate. And in marshmallow. And in pork and in mashed potatoes and in hot cross buns. This is our biggest party of the year.
Christ is risen! Raise a peep and praise the Lord.
Saturday, March 22, 2008
Raise a Peep to the Lord!
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Can we get a big Amen?
Sing it like ya mean it Sista!;-)
I have to say, I agree. If you don't
feel the pure joy of it...something
is amiss.
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