I was standing in line at the grocery store and I saw this magazine that read: The art of resilience, the guide to thriving in challenging times.

I bet when you were younger, you dreamed about things in the future. Dreaming is a wonderful part of life. It’s a wonderful way to fuel passion, ignite inspiration, and elevate faith.

I believe that God predestined a plan for each and every one of us. I like to see that plan as a book. For some, the books are small, for others they may be novels, and for a few they may even be a series of books.

Closely signifies doing something with great care, like listening closely. It implies precision, intimacy, or very little space/time between. As I prayed about this word, I immediately saw the word jointly.

Matthew 7:21 is where Jesus warned, “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the Kingdom, but only the one who does the will of My Father.”

My son Jared’s birthday just passed. My emotions are flooded with a vast array of love, sadness, humor, and surprise. As I sit in all these emotions before God, I’m humbled by the radiant revelation of the one beautiful thing that rises above all things.

When something is shared, it means it’s joined. Today is Mother's Day and it’s also my son Jared’s birthday. My heart is flooded with so many beautiful and hard memories.

What happens when you add something to something? The easiest answer is, you increase it, you enlarge it, you enhance it. What does the word value mean according to the Bible?

What did you feel when you first read those words? It’s a great question to ask yourself. The apostle Paul writes: “I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which He has called you, the riches of His glorious inheritance in His holy people, and His incomparably great power for us who believe.” Ephesians 1:18-19.

I believe that we underestimate the power within silence. Silence can help us channel inner peace while emphasizing the importance of finding God in quietness.

I heard someone say that healing is like standing on the beach, with the waves facing your back. There are days when you may feel like a small wave brushes against your ankles; those are the good days.

I would have to slightly disagree with that statement. In my opinion, time isn’t designed to heal. It’s designed to grow. I think the difference is who you become in the process.

A test in life grabs you by the collar and says, “Are you who you say you are?” A test shows you who you really are at the core. Testing seasons reveal if you are only strong when things are easy or do you rise to the occasion with zeal and resilience when things are hard.

This is a funny word today. “Wiggle room” is an informal term meaning leeway, freedom, or flexibility to change plans, renegotiate terms, or adjust a decision.

I’m sure you’ve heard this saying before. In essence, it means to appreciate life. So then, what does it mean to appreciate something? When you appreciate something, you value its worth and you are grateful for it.

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.