Surprise, Surprise, Surprise! 😇……. My Actifit Report Card: April 13 2026

We were expecting some Amazon deliveries, so when I heard the tone on the Alexa device, I went out to check and to pick up those deliveries. We recently installed a locking mailbox because we had decided that it was time to stop paying the post office for a box at the post office and just let them deliver it to the street address. We opted for the locking type because mail has been known to be stolen from our location before. So, I took the key and headed out to the mailbox. Upon looking inside the mailbox, I discovered this!

It was an envelope from @silversaver888- my adopted sister that I never had, and our very good friend!

We weren’t expecting anything from her, but that’s how good friends are. Often times we have no idea that others are thinking of us. I opened the envelope…….

The front of the card reads:

“Blessings to You”. And, then it says “Easter is the New Year’s Day of the soul”. -A. B. Simpson.

On the inside…..

“Hoping that God’s comforting presence and the spirit and holiness of Easter renewing you a passion for everything you hold dear. Happy Easter and God Bless You”

@silversaver888 also included this at the top-“Dearest Liz and Mike, rejoicing in the glory of the risen Christ!” At the bottom she wrote- “May God’s love surround you this Easter. Wishing you both a season of renewal and growth in your faith. Love, Lita.”

Taped to the left side was a Judaea widow’s mite from the time frame of 103 to 76 BC. When you stop to think about how old that really is, well, it’s kind of mind-boggling! We are honored that she chose to send this to us. It’s like holding a piece of biblical history in your hand. If only it could talk!

I asked GROK for its take on this. This is what it had to say:

The “Judaea widow’s mite” (more commonly called the Widow’s Mite) refers to a small bronze coin from ancient Judea, popularly associated with the biblical story of the poor widow’s offering in the New Testament. The specific coins dated to 103–76 BC were minted during the reign of Alexander Jannaeus (also known as Alexander Yannai or Yehonatan in Hebrew), a king and high priest of the Hasmonean dynasty (the Jewish ruling family that gained independence after the Maccabean Revolt against the Seleucid Empire).

Here’s what the Borean Standard Bible has to say:

Mark 12:41-44

As Jesus was sitting opposite the treasury, He watched the crowd putting money into it. And many rich people put in large amounts. Then one poor widow came and put in two small copper coins, which amounted to a small fraction of a denarius. Jesus called His disciples to Him and said, “Truly I tell you, this poor widow has put more than all the others into the treasury. For they all contributed out of their surplus, but she out of her poverty has put in all she had to live on.”

Luke 21:1-4

Then Jesus looked up and saw the rich putting their gifts into the treasury, and He saw a poor widow put in two small copper coins. “Truly I tell you,” He said, “this poor widow has put in more than all the others. For they all contributed out of their surplus, but she out of her poverty has put in all she had to live on.”

GROK has this to say about the historical background:

Alexander Jannaeus ruled Judea from 103 to 76 BC as part of the Hasmonean Kingdom. He was a nephew of the famous Maccabees (Judah Maccabee and others) who had led the revolt for Jewish independence. His reign blended Jewish traditions with Hellenistic (Greek-influenced) elements, which is reflected in the coin designs. These tiny bronze coins—often called prutah or lepton—were produced in massive quantities at the Jerusalem mint and remained in circulation for over a century due to their low value and everyday use by common people for small purchases like bread or oil.

According to other research that I did, this back then was worth about a half a penny. Springing forward to today’s world, it’s the equivalent of about $.40.

They are typically 12 to 15 mm in diameter, often irregular in their shape due to their quick and mass production. They are typically made of bronze and are thin and lightweight.

Obverse (one side): An eight-rayed star (sometimes described as a wheel or Macedonian star) inside a diadem (a type of crown or border), with Paleo-Hebrew letters between the rays spelling “Yehonatan the King” or similar (Yehonatan being Alexander Jannaeus’s Hebrew name). Some variants include a wreath or other inscriptions.

Reverse (other side): An inverted anchor within a circle, surrounded by a Greek inscription: “ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ” (Basileos Alexandrou, meaning “of King Alexander”).

Such a lovely piece of biblical history! I’m not sure I have obverse and reverse sides correct as it was in circulation only some 2000+ years ago! However, you get the idea! 😁

Thank you so much sis! We love having this and it’s all the more special having come from you! 💖

That’s gonna be it for today. Take care and enjoy the rest of your day wherever you are! 🙏🌏🙏

👣🐑☕️😇✝️💖😎👍😁🤗🌙🥱😴

BSB John 21:15-19

When they had finished eating, Jesus asked Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love Me more than these?” “Yes, Lord,” he answered, “You know I love You.” Jesus replied, “Feed My lambs.” Jesus asked a second time, “Simon son of John, do you love Me?” “Yes, Lord,” he answered, “You know I love You.” Jesus told him, “Shepherd My sheep.” Jesus asked a third time, “Simon son of John, do you love Me?” Peter was deeply hurt that Jesus had asked him a third time, “Do you love Me?” “Lord, You know all things,” he replied. “You know I love You.” Jesus said to him, “Feed My sheep. Truly, truly, I tell you, when you were young, you dressed yourself and walked where you wanted; but when you are old, you will stretch out your hands, and someone else will dress you and lead you where you do not want to go.” Jesus said this to indicate the kind of death by which Peter would glorify God. And after He had said this, He told him, “Follow Me.”

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