All of us here at the Gospel Blog want to wish you a happy resurrection day!

It's not just something you see on a poster at sporting events or printed underneath an In-N-Out soft drink cup. It's the message of everlasting life.

Have you ever heard someone say, "It's Friday, but Sunday's coming"?

The catchphrase refers to Good Friday (which is tomorrow). It's the day that the Christian world commemorates the death of Jesus on the cross.

A few nights ago, I watched the movie "Noah." I hadn't seen the movie trailer, but when my friends asked me to go, I said yes. I figured it would be like "The Ten Commandments" and "The Passion of Christ," two movies that depict biblical stories fairly accurately.

Today, we're sharing a testimony from a contributor who asked to remain anonymous. We hope it is a blessing to you.

Due to an illness, my driving privileges were limited. Knowing this, a sister volunteered to drive me to doctor appointments, the grocery store, and other places. This was a blessing to me. After some time, she was unable to continue this service. I began praying, asking the Lord to provide someone to help me with these tasks.

Today's Miracle Monday is the testimony of Sister Ivy Fisher. We patched this together from the recollections of several individuals who remember her.

The RMS Titanic collided with an iceberg in the North Atlantic Ocean exactly 102 years ago today. It sank the following morning on April 15, 1912. At the time, the Titanic was the biggest, most luxurious ocean liner ever built. People claimed it was unsinkable because of its fancy watertight compartments. The ship left port on her maiden voyage with only enough lifeboats for approximately half the passengers on board.

Here is something to encourage you today. 

Have you ever experienced a rough time in life? I know I have. In these cases, there was at least one small moment, if not many, when I wondered why it was happening. It's human nature to question, but quickly, the Spirit kicks in and reminds me to trust in God. There has to be a purpose to the situation, especially if the cause is something outside of my control.

How many times have I suffered because of my own bad decisions?

Plenty, that's how many times.

I agonize over an upcoming apology because I spoke rash words and hurt someone's feelings. I toss sleeplessly in bed because I watched a movie that troubled me. I squeeze out a few tears when my jeans don't fit because I haven't exercised. I go home from church empty because I came with a bad attitude.

In our lives we have experiences of people who took the time to make us see Christ in them, to make us feel loved, to make us feel special. Below is an experience that I want to share of how a Brother of The Church simply gave his time (and in my mind), allowed us to dig our young feet into the Gospel.

Today is the first day of "anything goes" Miracle Mondays. There is no theme for the month of April, so please send us all of those testimonies you've been waiting and wanting to share. No miracle is too small or too grand. We love to hear how God is alive and at work in your life. Submit your story here.

This occurred quite a few years ago, back when I was young and somewhat reckless (unlike today when I'm no longer quite so young).

Here is a scripture to share with someone who's faith may need a boost.

As promised, here are the answers to yesterday's Songs in Translation quiz!

1. Count Your Blessings
2. Give of Your Best to the Master
3. We Shall Sing on the Mountain of the Lord
4. Fill My Cup, Lord
5. I Have a Mansion Just Over the Hilltop
6. Are Ye Able Said the Master
7. Brighten the Corner Where You Are
8. I Love to Tell the Story
9. Are You Washed in the Blood?
10. Shall We Gather at the River?
11. Our Church
12. There Shall Be Showers of Blessings
13. When the Saints Go Marching In
14. Leaning on the Everlasting Arms
15. An Angel Came Down
16. Higher Ground
17. Come and Dine
18. Victory in Jesus
19. O Happy Day
20. Pass Me Not (this was definitely the hardest and most missed!)

The first person to submit ALL the correct answers was ...

Sister Marilyn Scolaro

We also want to recognize everyone who participated. Thank you all for joining in the fun!

Rosanne Champine
Patrizia Machnik
Judith Steding
Sharon Staley
Jared Scolaro
Bob Batson
Ken Lombardo
KarenJo Pandone
Teresa Pandone
Yvonne Saffron
Jonathan Scolaro
AJ Cuerrier

A while back, I was asked to prepare a fun activity for the women of the Pacific Region Ladies' Circle to do at our recent retreat. I don't know how this crazy idea came to me, but I thought I'd share it with you all.

As children, we're told stories of things God has done that blows our minds. We've been told stories of Him sending ten plagues to Egypt, or even the fact that He created:
            Every.
                             Single.
                                                Star.

Just like the Song of Zion lyrics, "Not knowing how to go out or come in, Lord," I fret quite a bit. I ponder. I hesitate. I even "worry o'er the future." On those days when I wish I could have a face-to-face conversation with God about my worries, He reminds me that every answer to any question I have can be found in the pages of the word of God.

Let's take a look at His words of wisdom...