2 Corinthians 4:16
So we do not lose heart. Even though our outer nature is wasting away, our inner nature is being renewed day by day.
Pastor Seth and I have both been very fortunate to have members of our families who have, at various times, articulated their faith. Often these statements of faith have come when a loved one is facing their own or someone else's death, so there is comfort in those statements when they are made.
But I will also witness to the strength and lasting impact of those statements. Just as our faith is not a one-time event, so, too, the confessional statements we make live on and shape the faith of generations to come. As our grandparents and parents have spoken of their faith -- simply, solidly, confidently -- our own faith has been renewed. We are all dying, every day, and yet our faith continues to grow and live. Do not lose heart.
Peace,
Pastor Jenn
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