God is not waiting for you and me to get our act together. He is not standing on the porch with arms crossed, tapping His foot, saying, “Fix yourself first.” He is running — full sprint, robe flying, dignity abandoned — because the moment we even think about turning toward home, He is already on His way to us. I know this because I was the prodigal who had wandered farther than I ever thought possible. I took my inheritance — every gift, every talent, every year of my life —

There was a season when quitting felt holy. I had lost everything the world said made me valuable: my surgical career, my reputation, my income, my identity as “the successful doctor.” The enemy whispered every single day, “Just stop. You’ve already failed too much. Who do you think you are to dream again?” But Holy Spirit kept whispering something louder:“Keep going. The dream I gave you is still alive. And I am not disappointed in your pace — I am delighted in your refusal

“Forgiveness positions us to step into the palace to rule and reign.” —Melinda Lagaay I have ministered to hundreds of people, and the one thing I repeatedly observe is the need for people to forgive others. Unforgiveness is the biggest “destiny blocker” of all. Nothing will prevent us from stepping into our dreams like unforgiveness and bitterness. I know this personally because I was betrayed by my husband when his affairs came to light years ago. Have you ever been betray