Saturday, March 22, 2008

More than Reeses Peanut Butter Eggs


My two favorite things to eat at Easter time are Peeps (you should see what a microwave does to these little yellow morsels of marshmallowy goodness) and Reeses Peanut Butter Eggs (they are like Reeses PB cups on steroids).

But I know that Easter is much more than Reeses PB Eggs.  Easter is about the Atonement, when Jesus Christ redeemed, bought back, his own.  He created us yet he died for us to pay for our sins.  A key truth to our faith that we as believers need to grasp is the fact that salvation is about Jesus Christ and what he has done and I (we) can do nothing to save myself.

The band introduced a new song to the church last night and I think the words wrap the meaning of this Easter weekend up in a nut shell:
You Gave Your Life Away

You spoke and worlds were formed

You breathed and life was born

You knew that one day You would come

So far from Heaven's throne

Clothed in human form

You showed the world the Father's love

You gave, You gave Your life away

You gave, You gave Your life away

You gave, You gave Your life away for me

Your grace has broken ev'ry chain

My sins are gone, my debt's been paid

You gave, You gave Your life away for me

For me

You lived a sinless life

Yet, You were crucified

You bought our freedom on the cross

Forsaken for our sin

You died and rose again

Jesus, You are the Lamb of God

You gave, You gave Your life away

You gave, You gave Your life away

You gave, You gave Your life away for me

Your grace has broken ev'ry chain

My sins are gone, my debt's been paid

You gave, You gave Your life away for me

For me

How glorious is Your love

 If I could sing forever it's not enough to say

How glorious is Your love

If I could sing forever it's not enough to say

How glorious

You gave, You gave Your life away

You gave, You gave Your life away

You gave, You gave Your life away for me

Your grace has broken ev'ry chain

My sins are gone, my debt's been paid

You gave, You gave Your life away for me

Acoustic Groove Publishing

Kathryn Scott & Paul Baloche

9 comments:

CFHusband said...

that's a goot one.

Barbara Metcalf Bella Vista, Arkansas said...

I've never ever put peeps in the microwave, but today I will do that for the first time. What a great idea. I bet I could roast them on the cooktop too! You have opened up a whole new world of entertainment and yumminess to me.

I like the song. I'm downloading it on iTunes. Are you familiar with Cannons by Phil Wickham? He has an album called Cannons, and also a song by the same title. I love his music. I also like Spirit Fall, Home and Sailing On a Ship on that album, and Grace on his self-titled album. We had a band for D-Now who sang some of his stuff. Here's a link on You Tube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fn5LgOE4SXk&feature=related

Barbara Metcalf Bella Vista, Arkansas said...

Oh yeah! Peeps in the microwave are hysterical—and yummy. They look like bunnies about to explode. I haven't roasted one yet, but that will be next.

Rick Lawrenson said...

swahilimama,
Intertesting you mentioned Phil Wickam. I went to high school with his dad, John, who went on to be a part of the Jesus movement band The Way.

I've heard Phil's CD, and he's a very talented young man.

Barbara Metcalf Bella Vista, Arkansas said...

Rick,
I thought I would remember John Wickham and The Way, but I don't recognize any of their music. Interesting that you went to school with Phil's dad. Where was that?
Barb Metcalf

CFHusband said...

(to answer barb's question) in a galaxy and time far far away...

Barbara Metcalf Bella Vista, Arkansas said...

Hey now, Nate… I'm thinking your dad and I are probably about the same age… so watch it . :P

Andy Lawrenson said...

back when bell bottoms were cool and Rick wanted to dance and sing like Greg Brady.

Barbara Metcalf Bella Vista, Arkansas said...

Tell me it ain't so.

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