Elizabeth Brooks shares a beautiful reflection on the healing power of love and the meaning of names. She draws inspiration from her daughters’ names, Cordelia and Althea, and the biblical symbolism of the rose of Sharon. Through her reflections, she reminds us of the vastness of God’s love and the sacrifice Jesus made for our salvation, as illustrated in the parable of the pearl of great price. She also shares a personal moment of grief and beauty, as a picture of a storm in Kansas coincided with her grandma’s passing, reminding her of the power and beauty of nature and God’s love even amidst life’s storms. Overall, this post is a touching tribute to the power of love to heal and restore, and a reminder to cherish the precious pearls of great price in our lives.

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