I was listening to a song recently and the lyrics were: “Step out on the waves beyond the fear and graves.” The lyrics ministered to me so profoundly. My son Jared’s birthday is coming up in May.

Belief is not passive. My friend Shayne Payne, in his book Covenant, says belief is a transforming encounter that produces new birth. He says all things pass away, all things become new.

In order to understand this word, we need to understand the meaning of covenant and the meaning of claim. A covenant is a formal, binding partnership or solemn agreement between God and humans.

So many people in life walk in lukewarm spaces. That means, they find ways to excuse behavior. Covenant does not permit selective obedience.

This word means a lot of things to a lot of people. The world says loyalty is the steadfast, unwavering commitment, faithfulness, or devotion to a person, organization, duty, or cause.

In the book Covenant, my friend Shayne Payne talks about Jesus’s authority being demonstrated, not merely claimed.

I believe many people, when they hear this word, lean toward a negative connotation. People may associate this word with capturing an animal or even capturing a person, but what if you allowed yourself to receive this word in a positive way?

Here is a great question to ask. What silences an enemy immediately? The best way to come up with that answer is to imagine yourself in strong disagreement with a person.

Today, I sensed God reminding me that I have the authority to rewrite my story. Pain, suffering, and betrayal do not define me, nor do they dictate my future.

What would happen if you trained yourself to thank God in advance for everything He is doing today for your tomorrow? The blessing in that is all about divine trust.

Luke 13:22-28 speaks about Jesus going through the cities and villages, teaching and journeying toward Jerusalem. Jesus said, “Strive to enter through the narrow gate, for many, I say to you, will seek to enter and will not be able.”

Everything you do in life has a ripple effect on others. Love and kindness reproduce love and kindness. Hence, the opposite is also true.

Have you ever seen those home improvement shows on TV? Basically, they buy old neglected homes and transform them into beautiful, highly profitable investments.

I’ve been feeling this word strongly lately. I personally feel that so many people are living in a fog, feeling secure while unaware of potential danger.

Chosen is such a beautiful word. Chosen means you are selected or preferred. Today, I’m sensing the Lord saying: Do not stay where you're not being chosen.

Let’s talk about discernment. Romans 12:2 says, “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.”

I’m sharing a post today written by Joni. “When we hold onto offense, it creates a hardened heart within us that opens a door for the enemy’s lies and deception.

I think sometimes people believe what God instructs us to do is actually suggestions rather than what it really is, which is divine and sovereign instructions.

I bet you have heard the saying, “Never go to sleep angry.” It’s a beautiful reminder that life is short and carrying unforgiveness, anger, and bitterness is futile.

Sometimes there is so much going on in life that we miss what is happening in the midst of things. I have a perfect example.