I Choose to Love

What's going on in your world? Are you loving with your whole heart, or just going through the motions? In I Choose to Love: What's Going On?, author Regina Y. Hughes confronts one of the most pressing issues of our time: the absence of genuine love in our homes, communities, workplaces, and even our churches. In a society fractured by hate, consumed by technology, and hardened by past hurts, Regina delivers a timely and transformative message-love is not just an emotion, it's a choice, and it's the most powerful force for healing our broken world. Through seven compelling chapters grounded in biblical wisdom and enriched by her own life experiences, Regina guides readers on a journey from bitterness to breakthrough. She tackles the real obstacles that keep us from loving well: wasted time, toxic conversations, unhealed wounds, unforgiveness, and the fear of being hurt again. But she doesn't just identify the problems-she provides practical, actionable solutions for moving forward. Inside this book, you'll discover:What's stealing your time-and how to reclaim it for what truly matters The power of changing your position, not just your mind, to accomplish your goals and live with purpose How to influence others positively through love in your workplace, family, and community The truth about unconditional love-what it is, what it isn't, and how to practice it even when it's difficult Biblical principles for loving God and loving your neighbor in a fast-paced, distracted world How to resolve past issues so you can rise to the greatness you were created for Turning your dreams into reality by embracing love as your driving force Regina writes with the warmth of a trusted friend and the wisdom of someone who has walked through pain, disappointment, and healing. As a devoted wife of 37 years, mother, grandmother, retail manager, ordained evangelist, and servant leader, she shares vulnerably about her own journey-from seeking love in all the wrong places to discovering that true love requires courage, intentionality, and the willingness to forgive over and over again. This book is for anyone who has been hurt by others, struggles to forgive, feels stuck in bitterness or resentment, or wants to make a real difference in the world. Regina's message is clear: you have the capacity to love, no matter what has happened to you. Not loving is a choice. And choosing love-authentic, biblical, unconditional love-is choosing the more excellent way. With honesty, compassion, and unwavering faith, I Choose to Love challenges you to:Stop making excuses and start showing kindness to all, regardless of how they behave Forgive for your own healing, not for the other person Speak life instead of destruction Demonstrate love in action, not just in words Become a light in the darkness, a world changer in your sphere of influence Drawing from 1 Corinthians 13 as her foundation, Regina reminds us that love is patient, kind, not jealous, not proud, and bears all things. But she takes it further-showing us how to live this out in our daily interactions, our families, our jobs, and our spiritual walk. The world needs love now more than ever. Will you answer the call? Whether you're navigating difficult relationships, seeking to heal from past trauma, wanting to be a better spouse or parent, or simply desiring to live with more purpose and joy, I Choose to Love: What's Going On? offers the encouragement, instruction, and inspiration you need to choose love-every single day. Because hurt people hurt people. But loved people? They change the world.