Amen to THAT!
You guys, it is GOOD FRIDAY!
Is Good Friday “good” if it’s the day Jesus suffered and died on the cross? It is GOOD because he did it for me and for you and for everyone. He did it to take the place of me on that cross. And you on that cross. He did it knowing that only a few days later, He would RISE AGAIN.
I have the amazing opportunity to get on this website every single day and “do life” with you. It is crazy crazy cool to me that any of you care about what I’m up to, where I’m traveling, what I’m eating, what I’m wearing, etc. I do not take it for granted. I give thanks to the Lord for all of you every single day. Truly, other than raising my kids, being here online with YOU (going on almost 18 years!) will be my greatest achievement in life. I am humbled, absolutely humbled, by it each and every day.
More than anything, I hope and pray this online relationship shows you just how much my faith in Jesus means to me. It is the foundation of my life.
This Good Friday and into Easter Sunday, my prayer is that you pause for just a moment and think about having a relationship with Jesus too.
If you have questions, need prayer, are confused, want help, are lost…please reach out to me. You can email me any time with questions about faith, for me to pray for you…I would be beyond thrilled for the opportunity. mixandmatchmama@yahoo.com
If you don’t have a church to visit this weekend, I invite you to watch our church online this Sunday. We would love to have you join!! You can watch HERE.
From the bottom of my heart, I pray you have the hope and peace and joy that comes from having your faith in Jesus.
This weekend isn’t about bunnies or eggs…it’s about where you and me will spend eternity after we die.
It’s about death and life and hope.
I am grateful for each and every one of you.
Wishing you a wonderful Easter weekend.
-Shay xx
Diane Moore says
Happy Easter 🙌🏻
Elspeth Mizner says
A joyous and blessed Easter to you and your family Shay!
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Bev says
Shay, your hope and prayer is answered! Your faith in Christ alone for salvation is obvious and clear and I love how you spell it out for others to have that same hope. Happy Easter. It’s Friday, but Sunday is coming!!! 💖
Katie Stewart says
And this is why I’ve read your blog for the last ten years. Thank you for sharing Jesus.
I’ve been singing My Living Hope around the house for the last couple of days and these lines just about choke me up every time!
“Who could imagine so great a mercy? What heart could fathom such boundless grace? The God of ages stepped down from glory to wear my sin and bear my shame.”
Happiest Easter weekend to you and your family!
Dawn Timmons says
It’s Friday…BUT Sunday’s Comin’! ❤️🙌🏻
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=e_sgheKJH4g&pp=ygUfaXQncyBmcmlkYXkgYnV0IHN1bmRheSdzIGNvbWluZw%3D%
sandi says
One of my favorite videos to watch on Good Friday. So powerful!
Paula Hobbs says
God is so good! Happy Easter, Shay and your sweet blog community. I’m so blessed to be a part of this sweet community. It truly has brought me so much joy for many years!!
Kara says
Amen! Happy Easter! ✝️
Christina says
Beautiful post Shay. Happy Easter to you and your family. Thank you for sharing your love of Jesus with us. You are a true example of living and sharing your faith.
Alyssa Norman says
My sons 7th birthday is on Good Friday this year, and when I said “I’m sorry your birthday is on such a somber day”, and he replied “it’s not somber mom, Jesus died for us!”. I just about wept 🫠 But how true?! We love the Easter bunny and egg dying as much as the next crew but the true meaning of this holiday makes it one of my absolute favorite. Happy Easter!
Mix and Match Mama says
Yes and yes! I hope he had a wonderful birthday/Easter weekend!
Kim says
Thank you for all you share each day and bringing so much fun to your blog! Thank you for sharing Jesus most of all 💕 Happy Easter
Kara says
Your blog is such a blessing to me! I am so thankful God brought us together “online”. Happy Easter to the Shull Family!
Mary Jane McNeill says
Sunday’s comin’!!! ✝️
Christine says
Okay, your post warmed my heart that I teared up. Have a wonderful Easter weekend everyone!
Sarah says
“Friday’s good cause Sunday’s coming..” – Sunday Is Coming, by Phil Wickham. If you haven’t heard this song, go listen! It’s truly so so good and reminds me each time about what is happening this week. This is the line on my heart and mind, but the whole thing is great. Shouting for joy knowing the ultimate sacrifice has been made. Praying you have a blessed Easter, Amen!
Jill says
Thank you for sharing the greatest gift of all, Jesus. I hope you and your family have a wonderful time remembering and celebrating this weekend.
Nancy says
Because of Him, I live knowing I will be home in Heaven with Him one day. Thanks for the awesome post, Shay!
Caroline says
Thank you for sharing your faith with us, Shay! Your strong faith has strengthened my faith over the 7+ years I have been reading your blog. It is because of you that I started a morning quiet time and am now working through the Bible Recap. I hope you and your family have a wonderful Easter! God is so good!
Mix and Match Mama says
Well goodness, I am blessed by your comment. Truly. Happy Easter!
Jennifer says
That last verse makes me think of 1 Corinthians 2:8&9
8None of the rulers of this age understood it, for if they had, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory. 9However, as it is written:
“What no eye has seen,
what no ear has heard,
and what no human mind has conceived”
the things God has prepared for those who love him—
We can’t even comprehend the weight of his glory!!!!
Dawn says
Love this!
Erika Slaughter says
Happy EASTER!!
Emily says
One of the things I’ve always loved about your blog is that you find ways to share your faith and tell people about Jesus. What a blessing that God gave you this platform to share in such an honest way. Thank you for sharing your heart! Happy Easter!
Carly says
Shay you were a huge part of giving me back my faith many many years ago. Thank you for sharing your life with us. Happy Easter!
Laura @ Our Grand Lives says
Amen! Wishing you the joy that only Easter brings, now and always! Happy Easter to you and your family, Shay!
Jillian k Vansickle says
happy easter shay and family!
Terry says
I thank god for your bold faith! Wishing you and your family a blessed Easter!!
Amy Grace Duncan says
Shay, thank you for being so open and bold with your faith! It’s a true blessing to witness. He is risen! Happy Easter!!
Rita says
Happy Easter to you Shay and your family. If you have have time, in the Italian town my parents are from they have the most beautiful tradition called La Madonna che scappa in Piazza. It’s in Sulmona, Abruzzo, watch it. Men carry a statue of the Madonna in the town square, dressed in black. At the other end of the piazza is a statue of the risen Jesus. If you can, please watch it. It brings tears to your eyes. Don’t want to give it all away by describing it. I am not tech savvy to put a link here, sorry.
Mix and Match Mama says
I am going to look this up! Thank YOU for sharing it with me. Happy Easter!
Sherri says
I joined your Easter Church service online yesterday. I loved it! Thanks for sharing the link.
Mix and Match Mama says
I hope you had a wonderful Easter! xx