But some years ago, an amazing thing happened. Due to a freak weather pattern, rain fell into the bone-dry earth for nineteen straight days. Suddenly, millions of seeds, which had lain dormant for untold years burst into bloom. The Valley of Death exploded into a Valley of life and beauty and color. On this Easter morning this is the message of Christ's resurrection.
Life springs forth from death.
A desert becomes a garden. Beauty transcends the ugly. Love overcomes hatred. A tomb is emptied. The grim and haunting outline of a cross is swallowed in the glow of an Easter morning sunrise lighting up an empty tomb.