Child Soldier No More

"We know that Christ being raised from the dead will never die again; death no longer has dominion over him. For the death he died he died to sin, once for all, but the life he lives he lives to God."

-Romans 6:9-10

Happy Easter everyone! It is an encouraging thought to know that Jesus lives! I am so happy to know that God, in his infinite mercy, made a way for us to be reconciled back to him. This weekend has been an awesome reminder of the grace and forgiveness we have in Jesus.

Speaking of forgiveness, a few weeks ago I had the privilege of seeing Watoto's Restore Tour here in Kampala. They have been touring all over the world raising awareness of the war that has ravaged northern Uganda over the past several decades. One of the more moving points of the program was near the end as several children and teenagers got up to talk about the forgiveness and healing they have experienced since the end of the war. After all the terrible things that have happened to these people, it is amazing that they are able to forgive they way they have. I audio recorded it and uploaded it for you to listen.

"Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you."

-1 Peter 1:3-4