Love
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…
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…
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…
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…