Monday, March 25, 2013

{Hope for the Home} Linky Party: It Should've Been You {Me}

We did it. We made our Handprint Easter Lambs, in honor of Passion Week.


I wanted to teach the boys, and remind myself, that Jesus took our my place on the cross. He was the perfect, spotless lamb. The sacrifice for all mankind.

He was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon him, and by his wounds we are healed.

Jesus was in every way human, yet without sin. He was fully God and fully man. It was not his punishment that he endured on that cross 2000 years ago, but ours mine.

We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to his own way; and the LORD has laid on him the iniquity of us all.

He didn't have to do it. He didn't have to go through with it. He had a choice. And he chose you me. He could've saved himself, but instead he chose to save you me.

He was oppressed and afflicted yet he did not open his mouth; he was led like a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is silent, so he did not open his mouth.

Once sin entered the world, there was a barrier between God and man. God is perfect, holy. He cannot be with sin. And it broke his heart not to be with his children. A sacrifice had to be made. Someone had to die.

Indeed, under the law almost everything is purified with blood, and without the shedding of blood there is no forgivess of sins.

It should've been you me.

You see, at just the right time, while we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly. Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous man, though for a good man someone might possibly dare to die. But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us me. {Romans 5:6-8}

How are you making Easter come alive in your home this week?

Go here for more ways to make God apart of your everyday life and home, and be sure to link up your own ideas below!




About the Author: Erin Vick Franklin is the founder and director of Worthy of the Prize. Erin has a BBA in Marketing and Management from TCU and a Masters of Christian Education in Church Recreation from Southwestern Seminary. She is a published, award-winning author and poet. Purchase her book Worthy of the Prize Sports Camps: A Church's Guide to Implementing an Effective, Community-Reaching Christian Sports Camp to be used as an outreach tool for your church or mission organization. Erin is the wife of A, a Worship Pastor, and a work-at-home-momma to 2 crazy little boys, a and e.

Now, it's your turn! Link up your own ideas for making God apart of your everyday life and home! It could be a craft, recipe, DIY tutorial, piece of decor for your home, devotional thought, object lesson, inspirational printable...the possibilities are endless!

1. My 2013 Word  25. Practical Tools for Finding a Mate  49. Daughter of God@DBB  
2. Free Chalkboard LOVE Printables  26. The Ministry of Presence  50. Family Purpose Statement {chalkboard}  
3. Jesus Ribbon Garland and Christmas Card Prayers  27. A Moments Peace  51. Abbey Lewis  
4. Free Scripture Printable: Jeremiah 29:11  28. Devotionals for Families  52. Rebekah @ Journeying Outside My Box  
5. Free Scripture Wallpaper for your iPhone  29. Venturing into the Unfamiliar + Free Printable  53. Faith + Free Printable  
6. No More Perfect Moms  30. A few thoughts on the mini-series The Bible  54. Simple Celtic Square Tutorial  
7. buying milk made me cry  31. Mia / Wisdom: Sanctified Common Sense  55. Relish the Charms Printable  
8. Digital Software Giveaway!  32. Date your Husband  56. The Picture-Smart Bible  
9. Valentine Ideas  33. DIY Chalkboard Birthday Crown  57. Free Scripture Printable: The One My Soul Loves  
10. XOXO Argyle Wreath!  34. 10,000 Reasons Printable  58. 7 Creative Ways to Display Scripture in Your Home  
11. DIY Valentine Bubbles: Spreading God's Love  35. 15 Kids Easter Crafts  59. Ten MORE Top ABC Coloring Sets  
12. Live Love  36. Easter Craft for Kids: The Resurrection  60. A Real Relationship with God - Can We Be Real?  
13. Free Scripture Printable: Love Never Fails  37. A Beautiful Morning @ The Prudent Pantry  61. Dear Weary Mom {Don't Get Up. Not This Time.}  
14. Love One Another Family Focus  38. 12 Ways to Make Easter About Jesus  62. Chasing Joy  
15. Teacher Valentine Gift  39. Spring Mantel  63. I am Fearfully & Wonderfully Made  
16. Valentine's Day Prayers  40. Amanda  64. A New Beginning  
17. Love Hand and Foot Prints  41. 12 Skin Care Recipes Using Coconut Oil  65. 5 Things I Learned From Real Marriage  
18. 1000 Little Blessings  42. Resurrection Rolls  66. A Quiet Soul  
19. UNITE in Trying Times!  43. Hand Print Easter Lamb  67. It Really Isn't the Mess  
20. Fear is a Liar! Free Printable  44. Free Scripture Printable: A New Creation  68. Brutally Honest  
21. 10 Things I Teach My Daughters about Boys  45. Look Good While Rescuing Families from Poverty  69. Marriage is Only Momentary  
22. God Made it A to Z for preschool  46. 12 Activities for Keeping Easter Alive All Year Long  70. Being Masculine in Marriage  
23. Home Is Where The Heart Is Photo Display  47. Free Scripture Printable: Rest for the Weary  
24. God's Word is a Treasure - Letter X Lesson  48. the stones: thoughts on marriage  

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