Baskets...of blessings?

With Easter just around the corner, those of you with young children may have Easter baskets on your mind filled with the usual candy, toys, and plastic eggs.

Last year I started a new tradition called Blessing Baskets. Blessing Baskets are a gift you give to those who have blessed your life. Last year we gave them to our family and friends. This year, I created a few baskets with my small group and we are giving them to the staff at our church to thank them for serving us. We included goofy toys for them to play with, a small gift certificate for a little treat, a book of games, candy, the Jelly Bean Prayer, and a card thanking them for being a blessing in our lives. We included this verse from Numbers 6: "The Lord bless you and keep you..." It was so fun to work together to bless others!

This year I hope you'll consider creating a few baskets for a friend, sibling, parent or other family member who might need an extra blessing this week!