It’s easy to believe in resurrection on a warm and sunny day when even the trees are bursting into flower.
Saturday was gray and drizzly, with temperatures in the 40s; today was a mix of sun and clouds, with temperatures in the 70s. On a morning dog-walk and a lunchtime walk with J, I couldn’t stop snapping photo after photo of tree blossoms, unfolding leaves, swelling buds, and anything green or flowering. After a long and snowy winter, it’s a vegetative resurrection that’s long overdue.
Click here for a photo-set of Easter flowers, buds, and leaves. Enjoy!
Hoarded Ordinaries 
Apr 24, 2011 at 8:15 pm
Wow. It not only looks like you had a gorgeous day, but that spring flowers are coming out. We’re behind you on some of these flowers. Beautiful photos.
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Apr 24, 2011 at 8:21 pm
It was a gorgeous day, and a much-needed one. There were times this winter when I gave up all hope that spring would ever arrive, so this feels like the prize for being patient.
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Apr 24, 2011 at 9:10 pm
Yes, everything is the prize for being patient. Why do we doubt?
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Apr 25, 2011 at 7:38 am
Enjoy!
Resurrection,
No not re-incarnation, not mere resuscitation
Remarkable though that would be;
Not ‘living-on’ in future generations for all to see,
But a real physical resurrection.
Recognisable, but a glorious change;
Not subject to death and decay
Or mortal limitations in any way,
With marks of this life but new and strange.
Resurrection: but is it believable?
Is it irrational? What’s the evidence
Of probability on balance?
Yes, beyond reasonable doubt, so acceptable!
Many ‘convincing proofs, ‘alive’ :
‘Tekmerion’, Greek ‘proof beyond doubt’,
An abundance of eye witnesses were about,
Evidence too convincing to contrive!
EASTER SUNDAY
The sadness and weeping,
Hopes dashed, faith fleeting:
We thought he would redeem Israel
But He lay still and pale.
The women went to anoint our Messiah
‘He’s gone’ they said, so we ran to enquire
Whether they were mistaken,
Or the body had been taken.
We found the tomb was empty
Found the wrappings but no reality.
The angelic being said, “He’s not here
He has risen like He said, do not fear”.
Mary weeping with love and grief
Spoke to the Gardener she thought a thief.
“Have they taken Him, where does He lie?”
“Mary”, said Jesus. ‘Master’ was her reply.
Some thought these stories a wishful tale
Just female testimony or too much ale?
But He appeared to us behind a locked door,
Gave us His ‘peace’ and commissioned us for
Offering forgiveness. But Thomas doubted
Until Jesus came again, ‘My Lord and God’ he shouted.
Jesus walked with two of our friends. It was in the Bread
They recognised Him as they took in what He said.
Peter went fishing, then met Jesus at a barbeque
Was re-commissioned with new service in view.
For several days He made plain
What the Old Testament scriptures explain.
“He was wounded for our transgression”
“His sacrifice has made propitiation”.
He led us to a mountain with amazing views
“Go preach”, He said, “Tell the Good News”.
“Make disciples from all nations
“And I will be with you for all generations”.
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Apr 26, 2011 at 8:46 pm
I know, isn’t it beautiful! Maybe so much the sweeter for being a long time coming.
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Apr 27, 2011 at 8:10 am
Lorianne, thanks for the visit and comment. Storm was a beauty and is sorely missed.
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