It's a tough reality to face, and yet Paul seems convinced that keeping death before his audience is not something to fear. In fact, he finds confidence and comfort even in the face of death, trusting in the God who fashioned him/us and gave him/us the Spirit as a guarantee of what is to come.
2 Corinthians 5:1-9
Questions to consider—
Upward [Celebration]: Which attributes of God am I noticing and delighting in throughout the Gathering?
Inward: [Wholeness]: How might the Holy Spirit be encouraging transformation in me?