We're not talking about starry eyes and butterflies in your stomach. Have you accepted the truth of God's love? And if so, can we tell by your actions?

Being a Christian and following Christ seem the same but are very different. John gives us three easy ways to evaluate if our faith is real.

After cultivating a vegetable garden, we can share the produce with those around us. The same is true with our faith. When we're in the dirt removing the weeds in our lives to follow Jesus, it not only transforms us personally, but it can change the world around us.

We care for the smallest plants and herbs, willing to do the dirty work to harvest the results. What about when it comes to people? Do we show everyone care and honor, regardless of who they are and what they believe?

We work at the office and then work in our own yards and gardens. As hard as we strive, the work continues, day after day. Is that how God wants us to live? Can we trust God enough to rest?

We all know we have to pull weeds and break up the soil to allow plants to grow. We'll put in the work and sacrifice to see those results. But what about when it comes to our faith? Are you willing to make sacrifices?

Serving others isn't just a suggestion. When our faith is tested, the authenticity will be revealed in how we treat others.

We'll file papers and fetch coffee if it's part of working our way to the top. But check out what Jesus said about the greatest in the kingdom of Heaven. He turns our worldview upside down.

We'll file papers and fetch coffee if it's part of working our way to the top. But check out what Jesus said about the greatest in the kingdom of Heaven. He turns our worldview upside down.

Waiting tables is a job many of us have had - and tolerated. But serving others isn't just something God does. Let's look at how it's part of WHO He is.