Is Working Hard on My Spiritual Growth Legalism?
How much do you love God? Not, how much are you doing for God? Not, how hard are you working to earn his approval? But how much do you love him?

How much do you love God? Not, how much are you doing for God? Not, how hard are you working to earn his approval? But how much do you love him?
When we lose a close friend or family member, it's easy to feel like life is out of control and that death has had the final word. But as Christians, this is not the case.
What should I do when I can't function like I used to? If you've ever asked yourself this question, here are some thoughts to consider.
Unexpected death can hit us hard, and few of us would welcome that experience with open arms. But with the right perspective, staring our mortality in the face can show us if we're living for what really matters.
It can be uncomfortable to think about the length of our life on earth. Wisdom comes when we accept that while we can't change the number of our days, we can influence the meaning of them.