Thanks Nick for the lovely story.  We know that we pass from death to life the moment we die.  Like Kim said, the Lord himself said to one of the thieves that died next to him "I tell you the truth, this day you will be with me in paradise." 

Since the Lord Jesus said it, I believe it.  Personally it gives me comfort to know that those who have died & who know the Lord are already experiencing life with him.  This speaks of the spirit going on to be with the Lord & then at the resurrection the body will be reunited with the spirit.  Happy Easter Nick, thanks for sharing this story of about the little boy with us. 

Cheryl :-)

Not to be argumentative with Terry, but.....Jesus died on a cross. Scriptures are clear on this point. 

In John 19:31 - The Jewish leaders went to Pilate to ask that the 3 who had been crucified that day have their legs broken (this would make them die sooner) so that the bodies could be taken down off the crosses before Sabbath came.  What hypocrisy the Jews had. 

When the soldiers came to Christ he was already dead.  They didn't break his legs but to make sure he was dead one of the soldiers pierced Jesus' side & out came water and blood.   The cross of Christ is an important symbol in Christianity & to say that it didn't Jesus didn't die on a cross is just not accurate.   

All of the following scriptures talk about Jesus and the crucifixion.  Luke 23, Mat 28, Mark 15, John 19.

The death of Christ on a cross happened...but the rest of the story is that he was resurrected from the dead & now lives to make intercession for us.  He lives & for this I praise him & celebrate the Easter story.

It's a story worth repeating & I love this time of year. 

Blessings & peace, because of Him.


Cheryl

THE RESURRECTION: FACT OR FICTION? Did Christ really rise from the dead? "Christ has indeed been raised from the dead." (1 Corinthians 15:20). After that he appeared to more than five hundred of the brothers at the same time,... (1 Corinthians 15:6). Jesus said, "...I was dead, and behold I am alive for ever and ever!..." (Revelation 1:18). God has raised this Jesus to life, and we are all witnesses of the fact. (Acts 2:32). It is true! The Lord has risen.... (Luke 24:34). I know that my Redeemer (Jesus Christ) lives,.... (Job 19:25). Why should any of you consider it incredible that God raises the dead? (Acts 26:8). Other Reference(s): Reliability of Christ's Resurrection http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=diKEZb9_M8Q&feature=related