We seem to be bombarded with fake news today. So much so that it’s hard to tell what’s real anymore. But fake news is nothing new, it’s been around since the Garden of Eden days and many of us are allowing it to dictate how we live our lives. God’s children should never be consumed with fake news but rather we should obsess ourselves with good news, The Good News of His word. It’s the only thing that’s genuine and lasting.

Growing up, my father would discipline us using a switch from a tree in our back yard. Before he commenced to whooping our heinies, he would always say, "I'm doing this because I love you." But it 'sho didn't feel like love to me. Much in the same way, when God disciplines His children, it doesn't always feel good but I am so glad He loves me and checks me when I'm wrong. Discipline for the Believer is not optional - it is a requirement.

Don't resent the "Tree" - Christ Himself - who rescued you!

Life itself cannot exist without exchange. Everything in humanity is built on the principle of giving and receiving. This is why no man is an island unto himself. We are all connected through divine exchange. And the greatest exchange offered to mankind happened on the Cross when Jesus died and took upon Himself the sins of the world. Yes, salvation is a free gift, but there is an exchange that must take place - His life for your life - and make sure you read the fine print: Accepting this free gift will cost you everything!