A Top-Down Faith - A Top-Down Perspective on Death - June 30, 2024

Mark 5:21-24a; 35-43 What might cause people to drive more recklessly, to spend more time tanning in the sun, and to be more aggressive toward people who don't share their world view? It's not lead in the water. It might be the fear of death. Some social psychologists believe that the fear of death doesn't just effect our lives, it might sub-consciously be the main driving motivation behind everything we do! As we reflect on Jesus' act of power and love for one family in grief, Christians are blessed with a different perspective on death–one that can only come from God. The top-down perspective on death relieves our fears and sets us free from slavery to fear so that we can be in control of our lives and live in peace and joy!