what does the resurrection mean?

it's Easter tomorrow. which is a bit strange by itself, the first Easter in years that i haven't had "ministry" responsibilities. and to be honest this has forced me to come to terms with a harsh reality. our message does not seem to have saturated our culture as much as we think it has... step back, most could probably give the basic idea if asked about the importance of easter. but simply knowing the plot line isn't the point.

what i'm getting to here is this... how are we/i LIVING the trueness of the resurrection of Jesus? not defending. but demonstrating. being honest with our/my struggles and journey to wholeness. speaking hope in a culture of despair. living generously when you're/i'm told to be consumers. are we/i living in a way that continues the Story of life from death?

a person doesn't have to look around too hard to see how much our culture needs individuals and communities of faith living the nowness of the Resurrection. so let's not only celebrate what the death, burial and resurrection of Christ means to us personally... let's put our heads together to dream of what it means in our relationships, checkbooks, planners, communities, even our environment. may your life be a proof text to the reality of the empty tomb.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwz9gtxBT-E