A few months before the wedding, Dylan showed me a clip on his phone—the kind of viral “prank” video that surfaces every few weeks. A groom, grinning for the camera, dipped his bride toward a blue hotel pool…and let go. She vanished in a froth of veil and tulle while the guests howled. “My God, … Read more
I’m 25, two months married, and I truly believed I’d already weathered every kind of family mess. Divorce hearings, custody blowups, holidays that ended in slammed doors—I’d seen the whole circus. So I told myself nothing could rattle me on my wedding day. Then the church doors exploded open and a ghost from my babyhood … Read more
I became a stepmom with two promises: I wouldn’t try to replace his mother, and I expected respect. Zayd was thirteen and testing gravity. If there was a rule, he let it fall and watched to see how hard it hit. Plates festered under his bed. He called me “warden” when I asked him to … Read more
I knew who she was the moment she swept into the café—sharp blazer, sharper smile, the kind of woman who arrives ten minutes late and makes lateness look deliberate. “Wendy,” she said, offering me a cool handshake instead of a hug. She didn’t ask how I was, if I’d had trouble parking, nothing. My son, … Read more
Reba McEntire and Carrie Underwood Deliver an Unforgettable “Does He Love You” Duet at the Grand Ole Opry The Grand Ole Opry was the place to be on the evening of September 22, 2017, as country legends and rising stars gathered to celebrate a milestone moment — Reba McEntire’s 40th anniversary since making her Opry … Read more
Rory Feek Honors Late Wife Joey with an Emotional Reflection On August 19, country artist Rory Feek shared a touching video clip from his song “Me & The Blues.” Though the song and video were first released in 2021 as part of his solo album Gentle Man, Rory’s recent post gave the song renewed emotional … Read more
Age difference in relationships is a common topic of discussion in modern society. Whether it’s concerns about compatibility, maturity, or cultural norms, people often ask: What is the biblical view of age differences between spouses? When we examine the Bible, we find that age difference in marriage is not presented as a moral or spiritual … Read more
Jamey Johnson Honors Randy Travis With “Three Wooden Crosses” at ACM Honors At the 18th Annual ACM Honors on August 20, country music paused to celebrate one of its greatest legends: Randy Travis. The evening’s most powerful moment came when Jamey Johnson took the stage at The Pinnacle in Nashville to perform “Three Wooden Crosses,” … Read more
Blake Shelton Honors Elvis Presley With a Stirring Performance of “Suspicious Minds” In 2019, Blake Shelton delivered a memorable rendition of “Suspicious Minds” during NBC’s Elvis All-Star Tribute, a special event that brought together some of the biggest names in music to celebrate the enduring legacy of Elvis Presley. The tribute not only showcased the … Read more
Kelly Clarkson Honors Reba McEntire With a Soul-Stirring “How Blue” Cover on The Kelly Clarkson Show During a recent episode of The Kelly Clarkson Show, Kelly Clarkson paid heartfelt tribute to her longtime hero — and former mother-in-law — Reba McEntire with a breathtaking rendition of “How Blue.” The performance, part of her beloved Kellyoke … Read more