As I wake this Hallmark holiday morning, when many will soon be celebrating “the one” who holds their heart, I lay still in the dark, reflecting on the love of my life. And my heart feels happily heavy. My thoughts are on God. Because His outpouring of love on us, each His purposefully unique creation - when finally recognized - is overwhelming, life-transforming. No other love tastes so heavenly, fills so fully, or heals so completely. How can I know? I’ve chased it elsewhere and learned it the hard way. So, as wonderful as my husband is, my thoughts turn first to my first love. Of … [Read more...]