"It's easy to call ourselves Christians and leave it at that. We're comfortable saying we love Jesus while keeping Him at a distance. And it can be simpler to compartmentalize our lives, giving God a little time each week during church services and scripture studies and then going about our business. But God wants so much more for us--and he's waiting for us to let Him further into our lives. The principles of a good life, which Christ taught during his time on Earth, are simple, but they require dedication and perseverance, even when we know we won't be perfect. And when we're ready to follow Christ in even the smallest things, we find a depth of divine love and grace that is always sufficient for our shortcomings."--back cover