Lollipops and Empties

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Have you ever found a $20 bill in your pants pocket or at the bottom of your purse that you didn't know was there? Ever placed a quarter bet in that Keno machine only to win the $400 jackpot? Ever stood at the plate when you got that one right down the middle? Or just found something that was just too good to be true?

These are things that I call Lollipops. Everyone likes Lollipops and everyone has come across them many times during their life. It's very easy to be aboard the Good Ship Lollipop.

But, I'm sure you have all experienced the opposite a time or two. Realized that you left your money home and couldn't pay for your purchase? The feeling that you are down to your last few quarters and haven't hit anything yet? Remember the time your car was out of gas? Or stooped to pick up that sea shell only to find that it was broken. Or took that 3rd strike? Those are things that I call "Empties." And, Empties suck. Well, most of the time....

Well, I must tell you that the greatest Lollipop that one could imagine, came as a result of an Empty. You see, that Lollipop came from an empty tomb. For me (and I hope for you too), the Resurrection of Jesus from that grave was the greatest gift ever.

Happy Easter!
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