Let me count the ways.
- You are the moment of relief after the empty tomb has been anticipated and then celebrated in a series of consecutive worship services! <happy sigh>
- You expect nothing of the tired pastor, except a nap! And my family, who knows I need a nap, thanks you for this requirement of rest.
- You are the stretch of time a pastor might use to reflect on this gift of new life. After hearing the old story yet again, it strikes me anew this Easter. New life, new beginnings, new hope proclaimed even in a world where there is war and corruption, even in my life where I dwell in my old mistakes, even where there is grief and sorrow, even…even…
- You are the post-Easter slow down, the invitation to trust in God’s newness-making in Christ and to dwell not in mistakes, but in renewed hope. To quote my colleague, Easter is like the dawn, always starting over.
- You are a deep breath, a sigh of relief, a promise of grace, a refreshing glass of water, a pause button.
- You are a sweet day that tastes just like chocolate from one Easter basket and/or another, and I will love you forever.
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Lisa Lewton 