3/21/08

Abundantly Free!

Because of the sacrifice of the Messiah, his blood poured out on the alter of the Cross, we're free people ... free of penalties and punishments chalked up by all our misdeeds. And not just barely free, either.

Abundantly free! (Eph. 1, from The Message)

Happy Easter to my friends and family!



(Top photo: Coughlin front door. Bottom: Easter 1967 with my sisters. My mom filled our baskets (cowboy hats) with eggs and candy. I'm the youngest!)

25 comments:

Tracey said...

Praise the Lord!

Happy Easter to you and your family as we celebrate our Lord's resurrection!

Rhonda said...

Happy Easter Sandy!! I'm so glad that we can be FREE.

You and your sisters look adorable. (I was two in 1967.)

Enjoy the time with your family.

Nadine said...

Happy Easter to you and your family.

I love the family photo.

Linda said...

Happy Easter!

Yes, my sisters and I also have some pictures of this sort...very cute!

La Tea Dah said...

Have a blessed and happy Easter, Sandy!

Sincerely,
LaTeaDah

PS: I love the 1967 photos with the sisters! I remember those cowboy hat Easter baskets! I have a picture with one somewhere as well. :) You look really cute!

Praise and Coffee said...

That picture is precious!

Have a wonderful Easter with your loved ones,
Sue

linda t said...

Oh Sandy, is that the cutest pic ever! Sooo sweet!

The book came in the mail yesterday!! Thank you! Thank you!
Randy & I are so looking forward to reading it.

Have a blessed Easter celebration with friends and family Sandy!

Barb said...

I remember cowboy hat Easter "baskets!" Fun photo--you have Abby's nose! And her great taste in clothes! :oD

dawn klinge said...

I love the picture. Happy Easter!

Anonymous said...

happy easter to you and your precious family, Sandy!

Heidijayhawk said...

that is a seriously fabulous picture! amen to your sentiments!

Denise Kiggan said...

I agree with you! I feel that God is teacing me more and more about that freedom, and his unmerited favour.

Andrea said...

Love the Easter picture!!
Precious.

Momma Roar said...

Have a blessed Easter Sandy!!


(I love your wreath!!)

Mrs. Darling said...

I love your site! I used to read it and then lost it. Thanks for the comment. Now I can read your blog again! Happy Easter!

Melissa @ The Inspired Room said...

Easter Blessings to you and your clan! My bulbs (from you) are almost blooming now!

xo
Melissa

a woman who is said...

Such a cute picture! The Easter bonnets are a bit different, but those classic black patent leather shoes. And I remember if you were really cool, you had white ones! Those were the days.

Have a blessed Easter!

~j~ said...

...and that is the reason for our joy, found at the foot of the cross where it has all been made free for our taking,in abundance...
such a heartfelt post.
always thankful for your sharing and giving heart,
julia
xxoo

GiBee said...

What a sweet tradition, Sandy! Praise God, he is alive, and praise God that we are free, indeed! abundantly free!

orneryswife said...

And Happy Easter to you and your family, too! It is truly awesome, the great and wonderful thing that Christ did for us. That we are abundantly free is too sweet and awesome for words! Blessings!
TM

Andrea said...

Happy Easter, Sandy!

Thanks for your recent comments on my blog. I appreciate your visits!

An Ordinary Mom said...

Happy Easter!

Jen said...

Happy Easter dear friend. We are blessed to have found you. I so hope your Easter dinner was perfect.

Chris @ Come to the Table said...

Happy Easter Sandy!
He is Risen and I am so thankful!

Love the old photo!

Anonymous said...

Happy Resurection Sunday Sandy!

I'm sure it was wonderful. He Is Risen!

-Tammie