An old Fourth of July photo holds more than a holiday. It holds five siblings, three generations, and a love that still shows up for each other.
Author Archives: Author Heidi Gray McGill
Scavenger Hunts, Polaroid Cameras, and Why I’m Still Playing at My Age
Remember the thrill of a mall scavenger hunt with a Polaroid camera and a group of crazy friends? I do. Today I’m hosting one online — and there’s a hidden lantern, a $0.99 book deal, and a free reader gift waiting for you.
Why Should God Let You Into Heaven?
Picture standing before God as He asks one question. Why should I let you into my heaven? Here is the only answer that has ever worked.
The Fishing Trip That Healed My Father
A faded print from 1957, a father’s exhaustion, and an impossible prayer answered in ten unhurried minutes. This is the story of how God showed up exactly when my father needed Him most.
The Story Behind Desire of My Heart
What if your greatest mistakes became part of God’s greater plan?
Does Simple Mean Less? Writing Christian Fiction With Purpose
Does writing simple, faith-centered stories make them less valuable? A Christian author reflects on purpose, obedience, and writing fiction that quietly points readers to Jesus.
When the Ground Shifts: Building Your Life on What Cannot Fall
The phone rang on an ordinary afternoon and by the time my husband hung up, the ground had shifted. We thought we were standing on solid ground. Turns out we had been standing on sand dressed up to look like stone. This is the story of what we found underneath.
Riding with God: Why Spiritual Training Wheels Are a Lifelong Necessity
No matter how confident we feel navigating life’s path, God invites us to keep our spiritual training wheels firmly in place, trusting Him to steady us through every twist and turn.
Taking Every Thought Captive: What a Dead Phone Taught Me About Guarding My Mind
My phone died on vacation and I spent three days in an accidental screen detox. What I did not expect was how much God had to say in the silence it created.
When We Drift From God: The Ache of Spiritual Distance
Distance doesn’t require rejection—only neglect. When fellowship with God grows quiet, the ache we feel may reveal how deeply He desires nearness with us.