Letting Go

Last night I performed a memorial service for a young man named Dan. The funeral home was packed with Dan's close friends and family who had to let go of a friend way too early. My heart really goes out to all those that are struggling with having to go through such a difficult time.

Death has a way of making you deal with life. If we handle death correctly, it can actually be a great teacher. Here's a few life lessons that that I shared last night:

• the highest use of life is to love - John 3:16 - "For God so loved."
• the best expression of love is the gift of you - "...that he gave his Son"
• the best time to love is now - "Today is the day of salvation."

If you want to leave a lasting legacy that will far outlive your life, than commit yourself to love. Paul said in 1 Cor. 13 that "three things will endure: faith, hope and love; and the greatest of these is love."

Spend time today loving God and loving others. You won't regret it.