<p>What is a covenant? It is a sacred and binding relationship of the highest order. Two key covenant elements are faithfulness and lovingkindness--two virtues we all long for in any meaningful relationship. It is through covenant dynamics that we discover true intimacy.</p><p>While contracts are often made to be broken, covenants are meant to endure. The heart of a covenant relationship is not about what we can get out of it, but rather how we can bless one another.</p><p>There was a day when virtually every culture in our world operated with a covenant mindset, but that day has long passed--especially in the West. This unfortunate change has led to a loss of trust in virtually every area of society. The result is that we often find ourselves feeling alone, discouraged, and anxious.</p><p>Even though much of Western culture had lost sight of a covenant worldview, the concept is still intensely relevant. The God who created us has always related to humanity in a covenant context. Form the first page of Genesis to the last page of revelation, the Bible was penned from a covenantal perspective. If we truly want to know and understand God, while experiencing His peace in the process, we will&nbsp;'Drink Truth' and fully embrace the covenant mindset of the Bible.</p>