A Note from Amanda Johnson, Assistant Editor Ruby for Women Spring brings many gifts into the world around us each year. Flowers bloom forth into brilliant colors. Animals of all kinds can be seen out and about proudly showing off their young. Rivers and streams once frozen over by the cold of winter are flowing again with new life. The world is waking up and celebrating another glorious season of life. What a blessing it is to rejoice and celebrate with creation in new life of spring and the new life each of us has in the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Spring is the season of remembrance of one of the greatest gifts given to man; salvation through Christ. This is the month to honor Christ, who knew no sin, for taking on the sins of the world and enduring a horrific crucifixion in order to provide us, a sin filled people, with forgiveness and cleansing. “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life” (John 3:16).
Praise God that Jesus did not stay dead. He rose again on the third day conquering death and giving eternal life to all. These are the words the angel spoke to the women who went to visit Jesus’ tomb that third day. “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay (Matthew 28:5-6). I love the words “Come and See.” They are words of excitement and great news! Come and see Jesus has risen; He has risen indeed! This month we come together at Ruby for Women to celebrate new life. We invite you to come and see the following pages filled with stories, inspirational articles, spring craft projects, games and more! Blessings and Happy Easter!
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