Love Is Everything

Love is more than just a word. It’s a movement, a way of life. Love is radical. Love is transformative. Love is life-changing and earth-moving. Love is everything. As 1 Corinthians 13:2 reminds us:

If we lack love, we have nothing.

God is love. A love unending, great, pure, and true. To love God is to love myself. And to love myself to love others. There’s something magical that happens in love. That’s why despite all of our “failed attempts” at love, we still seek it and yearn for it. Because we all know, in our core, that without love, we are nothing.

These words about falling in love, shared by my spiritual director, speak to the power of aligning our hearts with what truly matters.

Fall in Love
Nothing is more practical than
finding God, than
falling in Love
in a quite absolute, final way.

What you are in love with,
what seizes your imagination,
will affect everything.

It will decide
what will get you out of bed in the morning,
what you do with your evenings,
how you spend your weekends,
what you read,
whom you know,
what breaks your heart,
and what amazes you with joy and gratitude.

Fall in Love,
stay in love,
and it will decide everything.

— Attributed to Fr. Pedro Arrupe, S.J. (1907–1991)

Joval

Joval Webbe, MAT, MSN, RN is a testament to resilience, courage, and the transformative power of authenticity. As a Black, West Indian-American woman, Joval has navigated her life’s challenges with grace, turning obstacles into opportunities for growth. With a professional background spanning project management with the US Navy SEALs and the Marines, nursing, and education, she brings a unique blend of strategic insight and compassionate care to every role. Joval’s academic pursuits in Spanish, Anthropology, Sociology, teaching English as a second language, and nursing reflect her deep commitment to social justice and holistic health, continually pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in her fields. Joval’s journey is not just professional; it’s deeply personal. Having maintained a 100-pound weight loss through self-discovery and spiritual renewal, she exemplifies the strength found in embracing one’s true self. Through her work with prestigious institutions like the Johns Hopkins Bariatric Surgery Center and her voice on platforms like the Woman Evolve podcast with NYT best seller and pastor Sarah Jakes Roberts, Joval inspires others to embark on their own spiritual paths of growth and transformation. Her story is a beacon of empowerment, encouraging others to pursue their potential with faith, authenticity, and a commitment to change.