Faith
One quiet morning by the Sea of Galilee, a small group of weary disciples encountered Jesus after His resurrection. “Afterward Jesus appeared again to his disciples, by the Sea of Galilee. It happened this way…” — John 21:1 Simon Peter, still burdened with guilt and uncertainty, said, “I’m going out to fish.” The others followed.…
Sometimes, God opens a door when we least expect it. One ordinary day, I called GoDaddy with a few technical questions. A young woman answered and introduced herself. Her name immediately caught my attention — it was the same as my childhood best friend, someone I’m still close to. I laughed and asked how she…
“As Jesus was walking along, He saw a man who had been blind since birth.”— John 9:1 (NLT) Perfectly timed by God, Jesus stopped in front of a man who had lived his entire life in darkness. His disciples, curious as always, asked if the man’s blindness was caused by his own sin or his…
The song “Mary, Did You Know?” never fails to bring tears to my eyes. Each time I hear it, I imagine the flood of emotions that filled Mary’s heart when the angel Gabriel appeared with a message that would change her life—and the world—forever. Can you picture her in that moment? A young woman, suddenly…
It’s amazing how small, unexpected moments can spark meaningful connections. I was at the nail salon, tucked into a cozy chair, enjoying some quiet time while catching up on my latest book. My Vietnamese friend, Lily, was giving me a fresh coat of polish on my toenails. After finishing, she showed me the latest picture…
A few months ago, a newsletter from a dear friend caught my attention. She shared how she had a conversation with God about a verse that many of us have read countless times but may not fully grasp: “And Mary said, ‘My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior.’”— Luke…
A young boy sits at a grand piano, tapping out a simple tune. A mother, eager to encourage her son’s musical journey, took him to a concert by the renowned pianist Paderewski. After settling into their seats, the mother spotted an old friend across the room and wandered down the aisle to say hello. Seizing…
Today, the song My Tribute by Andraé Crouch came to mind, and its words led me into a time of deep reflection and thanksgiving. As I sang along in my heart, I couldn’t help but give thanks to God for all He has done for me this year. In the midst of this Season of…
As Mother’s Day draws near, I find myself reflecting on how God’s love for us mirrors the nurturing, protective care of a mother. Whether you’re a mother by birth or in a spiritual sense, these Bible verses remind us of the deep love God has for His daughters. May His words of assurance inspire you…
Today, my thoughts are filled with memories of my grandmother, whom I fondly call Grandmartie. When I think about love—especially love within a family—she is always at the top of my list. One of my earliest and most cherished memories is of her sweet voice singing a lullaby to me. Her arms would gently enfold…