The truth is I have no idea what my IQ is (maybe that’s best?) and I have average intelligence.  I’ve tried to get smarter but find I’m running out of time to add much more to my mental file cabinet than is already there.

So – on the subject of Easter, click below:

And on the subject of Easter eggs, click below:

http://www.christianitytoday.com/history/2010/february/how-fast-of-lent-gave-us-easter-eggs.html

Both articles are from Christianity Today and are fair summaries of these two subjects.  Stories about eggs turning red are just that – stories and the Bible is silent on them.

I’ll leave it up to you to decide whether or not our Christian Easter has its roots in paganism. I never thought it did and still believe it doesn’t.

I’m not a big fan of churches doing Easter egg hunts and don’t judge other churches for what they feel led to do.  I see both sides.  It is, in fact, a delicate balance to be part of a culture (and serve it) without adopting the culture’s traditions.

What I know for sure is that Jesus died on the cross for my sin and yours and His physical or bodily resurrection makes it possible for people everywhere to be made right or reconciled with their Maker.

Blessings!

Pastor Mark