Dying Before We Die, Part 2

Dying Before We Die, Part 2  For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven: a time to be born, and a time to die... Ecclesiastes 3:1-2a Nature has no edges. Sharp, straight edges and clear lines of demarcation are human, not divine inventions. In my former work as a … Continue reading Dying Before We Die, Part 2

Dying Before We Die, Part 1

Dying Before We Die, Part 1  For if you live according to the flesh, you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live. For all who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God.  Romans 8:13-14 Many people fear death more … Continue reading Dying Before We Die, Part 1

Our Ego vs Our Essence, Part 2

Our Ego vs Our Essence, Part 2  He called the crowd with his disciples, and said to them, “If any want to become my followers, let them deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. For those who want to save their life will lose it, and those who want to lose their … Continue reading Our Ego vs Our Essence, Part 2

Our Ego vs Our Essence, Part 1

Our Ego vs Our Essence, Part 1  He called the crowd with his disciples, and said to them, “If any want to become my followers, let them deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. For those who want to save their life will lose it, and those who want to lose their … Continue reading Our Ego vs Our Essence, Part 1

The Seen and Unseen

The Seen and Unseen  So we do not lose heart. Even though our outer nature is wasting away, our inner nature is being renewed day by day. For this slight momentary affliction is preparing us for an eternal weight of glory beyond all measure, because we look not at what can be seen but at … Continue reading The Seen and Unseen