He is Risen

I wish a happy Easter to all and echo the words of President Monson who stated: 

"No words in Christendom mean more to me than those spoken by the angel to the weeping Mary Magdalene and the other Mary when, on the first day of the week, they approached the tomb to care for the body of their Lord. Spoke the angel:

“Why seek ye the living among the dead? He is not here, but is risen.” 

The empty tomb that first Easter morning was the answer to Job’s question, “If a man die, shall he live again?” 

I have read—and I believe—the testimonies of those who experienced the grief of Christ’s Crucifixion and the joy of His Resurrection. I have read—and I believe—the testimonies of those in the New World who were visited by the same risen Lord.

I believe the testimony of one who, in this dispensation, spoke with the Father and the Son in a grove now called sacred and who gave his life, sealing that testimony with his blood. Declared he:

“And now, after the many testimonies which have been given of him, this is the testimony, last of all, which we give of him: That he lives!

“For we saw him, even on the right hand of God; and we heard the voice bearing record that he is the Only Begotten of the Father.” 

^{I am grateful for my Savior and for his sacrifice, so that I can be together forever with these guys! We had a great Easter and even got to squeeze in an Egg hunt before our 9am church (which is why my hair is still wet from the shower). We were all recovering from chest colds, so the Easter bunny thought money in the eggs would be better than a bunch of candy for sick kids! What a smart bunny! Of course, a few had some jelly beans. Turns out Jackson was all about the money filled eggs and would put back the candy ones and search for the ones that jingled with change! Right after this was taken, Brian received a call from the Bishop asking us to say the opening and closing prayers in sacrament meeting! So we hustled and scurried out the door that morning to be on time for church...but it was well worth it, the meeting and music were wonderful.} 

^{We had the Bell's over for Easter dinner. Rack of lamb, wild rice salad, naan and hummus...very delicious! Strawberry shortcake for dessert. Just perfect.}