My Easter Note for those who don't have a Facebook account..

Something about this Easter has been different for me. Since I was kid I've been in a church one way or another, Easter was always a part of the being a Christian. But this year was different. This year is the first year I've noticed a definite change in myself. It's not just that it's Easter, it's actually been happening for awhile now. Maybe I'm just more aware of it because it is Easter and I've had alot of time to think this past week.
The difference between this year and any other year has got to be a few things:

Before this past year, I didn't really have a church that I was going to with any kind of regularity. That changed last summer when my brother Jason asked me one Sunday-- Hey, Why don't you come to Hudson with me? He seemed to enjoy going there so I said sure, why not.. The rest is history.

Now I'm at a place where I have never been before. I have an awsome community group with an amazingly talented leader in Tim, and a gifted worship leader in Brian. Each week they both amaze me with their talents. The whole Staff at Hudson has always made me feel at home from day one. For that, I will always be thankfull.

I also have an amazing group of friends who can keep me grounded when I need it. I know I can count on any one of them at any time if I ever need something. It's awsome to have that kind of feeling.

I know I've been a Christian for a long time but this year for whatever reason is the first year in my life that I'm actually starting to understand what that means.

On this Easter Sunday, I just wanted to take a few minutes to say Thank You to everyone who has helped me get to where I am today, and who I know I can count on to be there, through good times and bad. I am so Thankful for all of you!

I'll close with a line from one of my favorite songs as it speaks to me personally:

At the cross You,
beckon me,
draw me gently,
to my knees and I am,
lost for words so,
lost in love I'm,
sweetly broken, wholly surrendered!


Justin