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April 7, 2012

He is Risen Indeed~ Happy Easter!

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“Thomas said to him, “My lord and my God!”
Then Jesus told him, “Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed. “
Jesus did many other miraculous signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not recorded in this book. But these are written that you may believe that

Jesus IS the Christ,
the Son of God,

and that by believing you may have life in his name.”
John 20:29-31
 He is Risen!
He is Risen, indeed!
Happy Easter to you, our friends, with love in the matchless name of Jesus Christ,
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  1. Rosemary@villabarnes says

    April 8, 2012 at 12:36 AM

    Amen. He is risen, indeed. Happy Easter.

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  2. Ange says

    April 8, 2012 at 1:29 AM

    A-men! Hallelujah! Thank you girls for sharing your faith with us! Hope you have beautiful Easter with your families!

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  3. NanaDiana says

    April 8, 2012 at 1:46 AM

    Amen…and God bless you and your families as you celebrate this Holy day- xo Diana

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  4. Barbara says

    April 8, 2012 at 2:34 AM

    All I can say is Amen…thank you for sharing such a stunning visual depicting the love our Lord and God has for us. Wishing both you and your families a very blessed and happy Easter Sunday.

    Reply
  5. dee dee says

    April 8, 2012 at 2:47 AM

    Amen and I wish you both a very Happy and Blessed Easter!
    dee dee

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  6. Fox Hollow Cottage says

    April 8, 2012 at 2:58 AM

    Wishing you both a blessed Easter!

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  7. Olga@Stardust-Decor&Style says

    April 8, 2012 at 11:02 AM

    Happy Easter to you too! Have a lovely time with your family!

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  8. Tanya@takesix says

    April 8, 2012 at 6:36 PM

    Easter blessings to you both! Hallelujah, He is risen indeed!!

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  9. Savvy Seasons says

    April 8, 2012 at 8:50 PM

    Happy Easter, ladies! xo ~Liz

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  10. Teresa@Magazine Your Home says

    April 8, 2012 at 11:27 PM

    A most blessed Easter to you!

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  11. Susan (My Place to Yours) says

    April 9, 2012 at 2:58 AM

    Ladies, I pray you’ve both had a blessed Easter with your families. May we celebrate and reflect our risen Lord every day!

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  12. Lisa says

    April 9, 2012 at 9:29 AM

    Looks like a perfect Easter celebration. So wonderful to spend these times with family. Home Interiors

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  13. Gypsy Heart says

    April 10, 2012 at 3:27 PM

    Beautiful!

    Pat

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