Our best life often comes after a lot of little deaths...

When we have found a way to put to death our selfishness, gluttony, laziness, apathy, lack of belief in ourselves, we often discover what remains:

It's who we are at our essence, the God-breathed image of God, alive to peace, joy, harmony, courage, and hope.

Yet for these to emerge, we must actively put to death their opponents.

When Jesus talked about a seed falling to the ground, to its death, in order for abundant new life to emerge, we can take this as a challenge to confront the negative forces that keep us down, knowing that when these are vanquished, newness and new life emerge!

What does this look like for you?

Don't be afraid of death! In the midst, is your new life!