Easter 2010

Easter is a faith celebration based on the resurrection of Jesus Christ. In a couple of weeks' time, millions will flock to churches and sanctuaries to worship "the ONE who is no longer in the tomb, but have risen from the dead!" Christ has conquered death. And the butterfly is often used to depict the new life.

Some 2,000 years ago, the shepherds witnessed the glory of God while they were at the fields tending to their sheep. And several months before that, the angel Gabriel appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, "She (i.e. Mary) will give birth to a son and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins." (Matthew 1:21). Christians believe that it is the act of God's love that He sent His only Son to become man, live among us and die on the cross so as to redeem us from our sins. The Chinese character for the word love is 爱. Have you received the love of God in your heart? Easter 2010 can be that special day for you.

Mystery solved ???

I have been puzzled at the unusual rapid worn out rate of the string of my outdoor bamboo chicks. Was it due to the normal wear and tear/weather? One morning, I was attracted to the chirpings coming from my backyard. I went there, returned with my camera and captured several shots. The photograph explains it all! I suspect the bird (s) must have discovered that the string would serve as a useful material for its nest. If that is the case, I shall be glad to leave it that way. That's my guess. BTW, is this a Yellow Warbler (Dendroica Petechia)?

Have you had a mystery that kept you wondering??? Anyway, it's a good feeling that my (small) loss can become a (huge) gain to others. I welcome the bird family!