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b'He never got over being excited about the resurrection of Jesus. It was the central event of his life. Nearly every minute of every day throughout the year, his enthusiasm was obvious. His name was Rev. William J. Irey. I\\u2019m very thankful he was my dad.\\nA lot of ministers and a lot of Christian parents approach the Christian life as dull, boring, and somber. Living in their homes is a dreary, restricted life. Dad was different. Our home was filled with laughter. Living the Christian life filled him with joy. It was the same way for Mom, but she just wasn\\u2019t as boisterous about it. People knew when Dad was around.\\nWhen he talked about the resurrection, he\\u2019d nearly bounce for joy! And when Easter rolled around, he\\u2019d all but burst when he\\u2019d shout from the pulpit, \\xe2\\u20ac\\u0153He is risen! He is risen indeed!\\xe2\\u20ac\\x9d I used to say to myself, \\xe2\\u20ac\\u0153One of these Easters, he\\u2019s going to fly right out of the pulpit.\\xe2\\u20ac\\x9d\\nWhen Dad died young, we were left heartbroken. We also clung to an unshakable belief in Christ\\u2019s resurrection because we had witnessed the all-consuming joy it can bring to a person\\u2019s life. Because Jesus Christ rose from the dead, we know that when He returns, He will raise all His forgiven followers from the dead to be with Him forever.\\nEven though my dad isn\\u2019t with us anymore, I still say of Christ, \\xe2\\u20ac\\u0153He is risen! He is risen indeed!\\xe2\\u20ac\\x9d I urge you to embrace this essential truth. There is no more important event for your life. If you believe, it will change your life. \\u2022 Kathy Irey\\n\\u2022 Do you know anyone who makes the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus the focus of their life? How does this affect the way they live?\\n\\u2022 In your experience, does the Christian life seem to be joyful or full of restrictions? Why? \\n\\u2022 God loves variety, and He created people with a variety of temperaments. Do you tend to be more expressive, like this dad, or more calm, like the mom? What does joy look like for you? \\n\\xe2\\u20ac\\u0153He is not here. For he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay.\\xe2\\u20ac\\x9d Matthew 28:6 (CSB)\\n\\xa0\\nRead Verses:\\nPs.46'