Redemption of Identity

  1 John 1 The Passion Translation (TPT) The Living Expression 1  We saw him with our very own eyes. [ a     We gazed upon him and heard him speak.     Our hands actually touched him,     the one who was from the beginning,     the Living Expression of God. 2  This Life-Giver was made visible     and we have seen him.     We testify to this truth:     the eternal Life-Giver     lived face-to-face with the Father     and has now dawned upon us. 3  So we proclaim to you     what we have seen and heard      about this Life-Giver     so that we may share and enjoy     this life together.     For truly our fellowship [ f ]  is with the Father   ...

Within the space of three and a half weeks two very dear friends have died. Rusty, battled cancer that was stage four when it was discovered. For months he, his family, and friends prayed healing into his life. When I had my last conversation with him, he was only strong enough in body to whisper but he was battling to win back his life fully. He lived who he was to the last breath. He was a warrior and a man who loved deeply his family and friends. He honored me with his friendship and encouragement even though he knew my personal struggles.   He had compassion on all he met and was a great man of character. His legacy continues with his wife and children. His children are the best of both he and Diane, which is as it should be!   To me Rusty, you were a brother-warrior and you taught me by example and targeted words to never give up the fight! Greg is a dear friend who died yesterday. He battled a medical condition that would go into “remission” and then come back ag...