“And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross.”
Philippians 2:8
Hello sweet friends! I hope you are having a good week so far and that you are enjoying spring blooms and lovely weather. It has been a beautiful spring here in NE AL with the dogwoods, redbuds, and cherry trees putting on a fabulous show. Normally on Tuesday there is a tablescape, but today I am sharing a little vignette that I put together for my foyer. With the new life that we see all around us, it is my hope that we will turn our eyes to Jesus and the new life that He offers us.
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A couple of months ago we purchased six acres that adjoins us. This property has an old barn and you also might remember last year the 1860 historic home which caught fire and burned. All that remains are the brick fireplaces and this one porch column. We are amazed that this gorgeous cherry tree that sat so close to the home was not damaged by the fire and intense heat! Butch and I rode down on the Arctic Cat so he could cut a few branches for me to enjoy!
Their pink blooms are gorgeous! If you follow me on Instagram you might have seen my picnic table covered in the cherry branches.
With Easter fast approaching we are preparing to celebrate the victorious resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Today I want to focus and reflect on His cross. Without His death on the cross, there would be no forgiveness of our sin.
A simple vignette with a cross and my Bible remind me of Jesus sacrifice! The blooms announce that new life is here!
A print of the Via Dolorosa was purchased in Old Jerusalem on a trip to the Holy Land. I remember so well walking this small street within the ancient walls.
The Via Dolorosa (Way of Suffering) is believed to be the path that Jesus walked, carrying His cross on the way to His crucifixion. You can read about our trip here and here.
“And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross.”
Philippians 2:8
“He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief; and as one from whom men hide their faces he was despised, and we esteemed him not. Surely he has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows; yet we esteemed him stricken, smitten by God, and afflicted. But he was pierced for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his wounds we are healed.”
Isaiah 53:3-5
Thank you so much for your visits and sweet comments. I will be sharing an Easter tablescape on Friday, hope to see you then. Have a joy-filled day!
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Glorious message and cherry blossoms Pam! ♥
Thank you Mary!
Beautiful, Pam. I love that cross.
Thank you Rita!
Beautiful! What a lovely message you shared with us. Thank you!
Thank you Nancy!
Thank you Pam, for the scriptures that teach us, rebuke us and inspire us. Your beautiful blossoms that represent new life, your cross and bible give us much to contemplate.
Blessings sweet Bonnie!
Beautiful message and beautiful flowers! Gosh it will be another month + before we see cherry blossoms!
Beautifully said and beautiful flowers! That tree was really full of flowers! We won’t see ours bloom for another month!
Thank you Liz. Spring has been one of the prettiest!
Pam, this is such a thoughtful and sobering reminder of what Our Savior did for all of us. Thank you for doing this presentation in such a beautiful and respectful way.
Thank you Roxanne. Have a wonderful day and hope you are recuperating nicely❤️
Thank you for sharing the message of our Savior during this season! As always, you do it so beautifully. Blessings to you and your family.
Thank you Brenda and blessings always!
Thank you so much for the wonderful writing today. Great way to start the day, rejoicing that He lives!
Amen and thank you Jae!
Such a beautiful and yet, sobering message. Your presentation is lovely. A glorious time of year.
Have a beautiful week, dear Pam.
Thank you dear Sandra!
So humbled at what our Lord done for us. I was carrying two of my grand girls to school this morning and my 11 year old grand was telling me all about Easter and what it meant and how heart broke at what Jesus done for her on the cross. Pam, I was about to turn bapticostal in the car! LOL! Just melted my old Nana heart. What a picture of true love when I look at that cross. Love your cherry blossoms. So very pretty. Speaking of new life…how’s the newest addition? Hugs and blessings, Cindy
Cindy, thank you for sharing the lovely time with your grand girls. I know it melted your heart ? Emma is doing wonderful and thank you for asking! Hugs
So beautiful Pam!
Thank you Jenna!
A beautiful message Pam and lovely vignette! What a pretty cross! We’ve been blessed with a magnificent spring with an abundance of blooms. Have a wonderful week! Clara
Thank you dear Clara. Enjoy your week!
I so loved that your Bible is opened to Isaiah 54 and 55. Oh that we would understand how important that we read and believe that the Old Testament is as revelent today as the New Testament as it prophesied the coming of Christ, (Isaiah 53), and showed what happened to countries that turned away from God. And Jesus said in Matthew 5:17 “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets ; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them” Easter, our celebration of His life and resurrection, coming when the earth is waking up from a cold Winter, Springing back up to life. Praise the Lord.
Amen and Praise the Lord! Thank you Alice❤️
This is such a beautiful and informative post Pam, thank you. Thank you too for sharing the Holy Land with us, very special. ?
Thank you Sue! Blessings~
Pam Thank You for this beautiful and inspiring post.
Wishing you a BLESSED HOLY WEEK and a HAPPY EASTER.
Marion
Happy Easter Marion and thank you!
Beautiful Pam. What an experience it must have been walking on that sacred street of Via Dolorosa. Beautiful sentiment and flowers today.
Yes it was, thank you Shirley!
How beautiful. Thank You for sharing. Have a Blessed Holy Week and a Happy,Joyous Easter.
Marilyn
Thank you Marilyn. Happy Easter!
Oh, sometimes I think about that Via Dolorosa, and my heart goes out to our dear Savior once more! To know He walked that anguished walk because of my sins humbles me before Him and makes me love Him with all my heart! I imagine it is quite an experience to actually be there and walk that path and think of all He suffered for us. Your vignette is just amazing and so heartwarming! I, too, am so very thankful that it didn’t end with that agonizing cross, but Jesus came out of that tomb on that first, glorious Easter morning! And, now we have hope! So thankful to visit with you, sweet friend, and I just loved the Scriptures you shared! Have a wonderful Easter season!
What a prophet was Isaiah … He foresaw our beloved Savior and presented Him to us to see
through the ages. Your Scriptural selections are spot-on for the season, Pam. Now to get out
and clip some cherry blossoms and set them around our symbolic vintage lamb and Cross on
our entry table resting on Isaiah passages … You are so inspiring, dear one.
I know your vintage lamb and Cross is beautiful! Thank you for your sweet visits!
Incredibly beautiful, Pam. Both words and images. And when I think of new life, I’m also thinking of your newest little life. Much joy this season.
Our sweet baby is so precious! Thank you Jeanie!
hi Pam! i’m living spring vicariously through your gorgeous photos. and celebrating new life in Christ with you.
Amen and thank you Linda!
Thankful for your lovely post Pam. Your cherry blossoms are beautiful. I love this time of year. Fresh new blooms to enjoy. Blessings
Thank you Linda, I love this season!
Those cherry blossoms are so beautiful Pam! And this is such a lovely post on the new life we continually experience through Jesus! ♥
Blessings,
Jennifer
Thank you Jennifer❤️
Pam, you have shared a most beautiful message with us this morning! Your vignette and cherry blossoms are gorgeous! May you have a most blessed and happy Easter, sweet friend!!!
Thank you sweet friend! Have a wonderful weekend!
Happy Easter! Thank you for sharing & for the pretty cherry blossom pictures. If I share on twitter would you like me to add a photo credit? I don’t see your full name so not certain what name to add to a photo credit?
You are welcome to share, Mary and thank you!