Jesus made the ultimate sacrifice in giving his life to pay for our worldly sins so that we could have eternal life. Yet we still fear death as though it is “The End”. What if that ending is only truly the first beginning? John 12:23-33 reminds us that Jesus is more alive today than ever. When we follow him faithfully, we can experience His gift of abundant life now and forever. (Mariners Church Chapel, Irvine, CA)