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Reflecting God’s Image

By Gail Porter / 05/26/2025 / Comments Off on Reflecting God’s Image

Sometimes God teaches us lessons in ways we don’t expect. My desire to understand what it truly means to reflect His image was answered through a simple moment—while watching a TBN interview with Tauren Wells. At first, I didn’t know much about him. Later, I learned he’s a platinum-selling recording artist, a songwriter with ten…

The Open Door

By Gail Porter / 04/29/2025 / Comments Off on The Open Door

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…

Now I See

By Gail Porter / 01/28/2025 / Comments Off on Now I See

“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…

A Heart of Gratitude

By Gail Porter / 11/26/2024 / Comments Off on A Heart of Gratitude

As we approach Thanksgiving week, we find ourselves naturally reflecting on all the reasons we have to be thankful. It’s a time to pause, count our blessings, and embrace the beauty of gratitude. One quote that stands out to me is by Melody Beattie: “Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life.” This simple yet profound statement…

Freedom to Soar

By Gail Porter / 06/28/2024 / Comments Off on Freedom to Soar

What would life look like if people across the world longed for peace and freedom? Can you imagine how different things could be if every nation desired to live in harmony, with freedom to thrive? As believers, we hope for that day to come. Yet, we know the reality of the struggle: there’s an enemy…

The Whispers of God

By Gail Porter / 03/11/2024 / Comments Off on The Whispers of God

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…

My Thanks to God

By Gail Porter / 11/22/2023 / Comments Off on My Thanks to God

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…

A Race for Survival

By Gail Porter / 07/23/2023 / Comments Off on A Race for Survival

Inge Stein’s early life in Bamberg, Germany, seemed peaceful and idyllic, a Jewish girl growing up in a city that once brimmed with possibility. But everything changed when Adolf Hitler rose to power. At just 10 years old, Inge witnessed the brutal turn of history as Hitler’s regime declared that Jews, both in Germany and…