Guilt and shame are two powerful emotions in life. Guilt is the result of doing something that we shouldn't do. We might tell a lie or take something that be- longs to someone else. The result is the we punish ourselves or someone else punishes us. I think of shame as not doing what we should have done. So, how do we deal with guilt and shame? We beat ourselves up over our past when God has already forgiven us. God has given us a new start. Let's remember at Easter that the g

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May the joy, surprise, and hope we experience Easter morning be with us the Monday after and beyond.

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