Life
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.…
I’ll never forget the day a rainbow appeared over Folly Beach, South Carolina. It was captured on camera by Richard, my brother Greig’s best friend and fellow caregiver. Richard and I had been taking turns caring for Greig, who was fighting acute leukemia. After three long months in the hospital—and even after a perfect bone…
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…
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 Valentine’s Day draws near, hearts everywhere turn toward thoughts of love. When I reflected on its meaning, I was reminded of the timeless book The Five Love Languages by Dr. Gary Chapman — a renowned author, speaker, and counselor. In his book, he explains that people give and receive love in five unique ways:…
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…
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…
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…