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I Know My Redeemer Lives

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I am the living one. I died, but look—I am alive forever and ever!  And I hold the keys of death and the grave. ~ Revelation 1:18 NLT

 

Happy Easter, sweet friends. flower

 

~ blessed to link up today with: Carolina at Open-Mic Monday , Crystal at  Intentional Tuesdays , Kelly at #RaRa Linkup , Darlene at  Titus 2sday , Holly at Testimony Tuesday , Holley at Coffee for Your Heart , Jaime at Sitting Among Friends . Lyli at Thought-Provoking Thursday , Susan at Dance with Jesus , Faith Filled Friday and Barbie at Weekend Whispers ~

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  1. Bev Duncan @ Walking Well With God says

    March 21, 2016 at 11:20 am

    Brenda,
    May you and your family have a blessed Easter! Rejoicing with you that Jesus, indeed, lives!! Praise!

    I so enjoyed our visit!

    Love and ((hugs)),
    Bev

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    • Brenda says

      March 22, 2016 at 11:09 am

      Bev, it was great to visit with you too. 🙂 Hope your family has a great Resurrection Sunday. <3 ((xoxo))

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  2. Lyli @3dlessons4life.com says

    March 21, 2016 at 1:13 pm

    Brenda, I hope you have a joyous Easter week. Hugs

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    • Brenda says

      March 22, 2016 at 11:27 am

      Thank you, Lyli. Hope y’all are feeling better and have a blessed Easter. ((xoxo))

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  3. Linda Stoll says

    March 21, 2016 at 1:53 pm

    Dear Brenda … thanks for helping me switch gears in the midst of a very busy season.

    He is risen indeed. And He is worthy of all our praise!

    Blessings to you …
    Linda Stoll recently posted…On Being Intimate ~ and the $40 Giveaway!My Profile

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    • Brenda says

      March 22, 2016 at 11:38 am

      Risen and worthy — amen. <3 Trying to switch gears right along with you. Thanks for coming by and sharing, Linda. Always good to see you. ((xoxo))

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  4. Alisa says

    March 21, 2016 at 2:22 pm

    Celebrating the risen Lord with you! Happy Easter!

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    • Brenda says

      March 22, 2016 at 11:47 am

      Thank you, Alisa. Look forward to connecting with you at She Speaks! ((xoxo))

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  5. Denise Crosby (@amothersfaith) says

    March 21, 2016 at 3:03 pm

    Brenda, Happy Easter to you and your family. He has risen! Because He lives, we live in Him. Amen!

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    • Brenda says

      March 22, 2016 at 11:48 am

      Because He lives! <3 Thank you, Denise, great to see you. 🙂 ((xoxo))

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  6. Amanda Snodgrass says

    March 21, 2016 at 7:24 pm

    Happy Easter!

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    • Brenda says

      March 22, 2016 at 11:54 am

      Thank you, Amanda. <3

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  7. Lisa Morris says

    March 22, 2016 at 9:24 am

    Happy Easter! Thank you for sharing God’s Word to wish us a happy Easter! Your neighbor at Testimony Tuesday!

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  8. Abby McDonald says

    March 22, 2016 at 9:42 am

    Amen. Thank you, Jesus.
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    • Brenda says

      March 22, 2016 at 12:13 pm

      Loved reading your post over at Christine’s place, Abby. ((Easter blessings)) <3 ((xoxo))

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  9. Carolina Hinojosa-Cisneros says

    March 22, 2016 at 10:27 pm

    Brenda,
    Have an absolutely beautiful Easter week and a fulfilled Easter Sunday. God bless you and your family. Thank you for linking up this encouraging post to Open Mic Monday at Cisneros Cafe. xoxo

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    • Brenda says

      March 23, 2016 at 3:39 pm

      Thank you, Carolina. Right back at ya. ((hug))

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  10. Betsy de Cruz says

    March 23, 2016 at 9:42 am

    May your Easter week be a blessed time of encouragement and joy in Jesus’ resurrection! Thanks for the lovely photograph and verse.
    Betsy de Cruz recently posted…When You Need a More Positive OutlookMy Profile

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    • Brenda says

      March 23, 2016 at 3:41 pm

      A joyful Resurrection Sunday to your household, as well. <3 ((xoxo))

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  11. alecia simersky says

    March 23, 2016 at 3:01 pm

    Amen. This verse makes me so excited!! I want to stand and shout, Hallelujah! Thanks for your sweet visit, and I hope you have a blessed Easter.

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    • Brenda says

      March 23, 2016 at 3:42 pm

      Standing and shouting with you — Hallelujah, we serve a risen Lord. Thanks for coming by, Alecia. Nice to meet you. 🙂 ((blessings))

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  12. Lyli @ 3dlessons4life.com says

    March 24, 2016 at 1:03 pm

    I see we are on the same wave length today! Happy Easter, sweet friend. xo

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    • Brenda says

      March 24, 2016 at 8:10 pm

      🙂 ((xoxo))

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  13. Carrie says

    March 26, 2016 at 3:44 pm

    Happy Easter to you!

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    • Brenda says

      March 28, 2016 at 8:33 am

      Thank you, Carrie. Hope yours was great too. ((hug))

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  14. Dawn Boyer says

    March 26, 2016 at 4:30 pm

    Amen! So grateful that He lives, and because our Redeemer lives we have the same opportunity to rise and overcome.
    Beautiful words and photo.
    Happy Easter!
    Blessings,
    Dawn

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    • Brenda says

      March 28, 2016 at 8:35 am

      Me too, Dawn. Grateful to serve the original Overcomer. 🙂
      ((Easter blessings))

      Reply
  15. Ifeoma Samuel says

    April 2, 2016 at 8:16 pm

    Hi Brenda, sorry I didn’t com early enough to wish you happy Easter! I hope you had fun though?
    Blessings to you friend
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    • Brenda says

      April 5, 2016 at 10:08 am

      Hey, Ifeoma! Hope your holiday was blessed as well. Always good to see you. ((xoxo))

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