Roll Away the Stone

Roll Away the Stone

This Easter morning, in addition to chocolate bunnies and brightly colored candy eggs, some children will awaken to their very first Easter Tomb Basket.

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“I believe it was an inspiration of God that gave me the idea,” says Randy Jordan, creator of the “tomb baskets” and owner of Cornerstone Novelties, a business he runs with his wife, Virginia, in Thorsby, Alabama. After becoming a Christian 15 years ago, Jordan started a building company called Cornerstone Construction; the name was derived from Biblical teachings stating that “Jesus is the chief cornerstone.” About three years ago, Jordan’s novelty business began selling the plastic replicas of Jesus’ tomb. Baskets come in aqua, pink, or tan, and are filled with toys, candy, traditional plastic Easter grass, and a selection of Scriptures relating Jesus’ birth, crucifixion, and ascension to Heaven. There’s even a tiny bendable figure with “Jesus Loves You” imprinted on its torso.

Jordan says he did not enter the novelty business for the money; rather, he seeks to teach children the real meaning of Easter. While future plans might include other religious novelties, Jordan admits that it is not up to him; he’s simply waiting on word from the real Creator. “God knows when I’ll be able to do something else. God will inspire,” he says. And who knows? One day Easter tombs may be as popular as Nativity scenes. The tomb basket is available at www.cornerstonenovelties.com or by calling 888-770-1277.

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