Most of us have old things we have difficulty parting ways with - an old, well broken in article of clothing, a favorite fishing pole, a cherished cooking utensil, etc. However, most of the time there comes a moment when we can't repair or refurbish the item even one more time and we have to replace it. This week the Apostle John teaches us the importance of newness in our spiritual lives as we look at the concepts of new beliefs, new birth, and new behavior.