Rob Bell’s “Today”

We used this Nooma video in worship today as we began our Easter celebration. Rob reflects on the moment Jesus said to Mary, “do not hold on to me.” Could it be that Mary thought the old times were back, that it was going to be as good as it was, as if her best days were behind her? Jesus said no, let those days go. Something new is at work today. Today is God’s fullness, so be fully present to God. I began the service with the words, “let it go” – the marriage you had, the job you had, the moment you would have frozen forever. Let go of the grief that it is gone, the bitterness of losing it, the hope to regain it. Let it go. He is risen – today. See the new. Believe again. Run to the light.

Sandy Patti’s “Was It A Morning Like This?”

Thank to Philosophical Pastor for the song and link. This is worth seeing and listening to, folks. Christ rose up on the day when for many it was just another morning – like my mornings. And then, behold, all becomes new. May this Easter be your new morning!