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“He is not here; he has risen, just as he said.” Matthew 28:6(NIV)

Happy Easter, friend.

May the presence of the Living God fall fresh on you this week.

Grace upon grace upon Easter Grace.


 

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  1. Bev @ Walking Well With God says

    April 13, 2017 at 6:57 am

    Brenda,
    Rejoicing with you that He is not here….He is risen! May you have a blessed and joyous Easter sweet friend!!
    Love and blessings,
    Bev xoxo
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    • Brenda says

      April 13, 2017 at 10:05 am

      Hope you have a beautiful Easter, friend. xoxo

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  2. Lesley says

    April 13, 2017 at 9:13 am

    Happy Easter, Brenda! Thanks for all you do in running this linkup. It’s been great to connect with you!
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    • Brenda says

      April 13, 2017 at 10:06 am

      Happy Easter to you, Lesley! 🙂 Thanks for being here, I’ve enjoyed connecting with you. xoxo

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  3. Lisa/Syncopated Mama says

    April 13, 2017 at 9:31 am

    Happy Easter!
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    • Brenda says

      April 13, 2017 at 10:07 am

      Likewise, Lisa. 🙂

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  4. Maree Dee says

    April 13, 2017 at 11:18 am

    Brenda,

    Happy Easter to you and your family. May it be a glorious day filled with love. Thank you for hosting the link up.

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    • Brenda says

      April 13, 2017 at 3:16 pm

      Happy Easter to you too, Maree. Hope your day is filled with resurrection beauty. ((xoxo))

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  5. Lyli @lylidunbar.com says

    April 13, 2017 at 12:20 pm

    Happy Easter, Brenda. Hugs

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    • Brenda says

      April 13, 2017 at 3:17 pm

      Back at ya, friend. ((xoxo))

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  6. Donna Reidland says

    April 13, 2017 at 11:26 pm

    Happy Easter, Brenda. Thanks for hosting!
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    • Brenda says

      April 14, 2017 at 9:03 am

      Happy Easter, Donna. Thanks for being here. 🙂

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  7. Julie says

    April 14, 2017 at 8:29 am

    Happy Easter Brenda!
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    • Brenda says

      April 14, 2017 at 9:03 am

      Happy Easter, Julie! ((hug))

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  8. Sue Donaldson says

    April 14, 2017 at 4:06 pm

    hi, brenda – is your party link up only one day? missed out this week! love the cartoon.
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    • Brenda says

      April 16, 2017 at 8:44 am

      Hey, Sue. 🙂 The linkup is set to run from Thursday morning to Friday afternoon. 🙂 Great to see you; hope you have a wonderful Easter. ((hug))

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  9. Linda Stoll says

    April 15, 2017 at 7:53 pm

    He is risen indeed!

    Have a wonderful Easter celebration, Brenda …
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    • Brenda says

      April 16, 2017 at 8:45 am

      Happy Easter, Linda! ((xoxo))

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