As I sit in the Raleigh-Durham International Airport, waiting to board my flight to Austin, Texas, I can’t find words to describe what I am feeling. What I’m feeling is a combination of eagerness, joy and grief. Eagerness to see my family, joy as I think about holding and playing with my nieces, and grief …
Earlier today I was spending some time with the Lord and during our dialogue, I began to think about the man I will one day marry. I think about him often. He comes to mind during random moments throughout the day. Hopeful wishes form as I journey through life and think of what it would …
Another Mother’s Day has come and gone. Another year of my 30’s without the title of “mommy,” passes by as I sit here trying to come up with a word for what I am feeling. Society tells me I should feel sad. Society tells me I should yearn for the day children will lift their …
There have been two distinct times in my life when I’ve wanted to call it quits and break up with Christianity. The first was in my early 20’s and the second was last week. Both times I felt frustrated, overwhelmed, and sick of doing the right thing. Both times I wished I could go back …
I grew up in the suburbs of Dallas, Texas. My mom was an Attorney and my dad was an Architect. Life was pretty good for the most part. I took care of my younger sister and got good grades in school, life was pretty good. Everything appeared normal on the outside but my dad was doing …
Tall, dark and handsome. If there was a way for women to create their perfect match, I bet the majority would throw these three adjectives in the mix. Women swoon over tall, dark and handsome celebrities, they visualize what the tall, dark and handsome fictional characters in their latest romance novel really looks like, and …
Do you remember Bill Cosby’s show “Kids Say the Darndest Things”? Well, my niece Kylie might be one of the cutest little examples of the fun and crazy things children say. During her recent visit to Texas over Fourth of July weekend, we had a very interesting conversation. Kylie: “Auntie Bran Bran, how come you’re …
The combination of Whirleyball, Italian food and deep conversation made for a very entertaining Saturday night with friends. As I filled my stomach with Patrizio’s and conversed with a male friend about gender roles, my mind began to wander. My friend referenced Genesis 3:16, and as I heard him say the words, “Your desire shall …
It’s been 6 months since I landed back on American soil. A lot has happened in those 6 months. My taste buds have been reunited with American cuisine. I’ve been able to use a grown-up sized towel instead of one most of us are used to using in the kitchen, and I’ve been able to …
Being a single Christian in today’s world continues to be increasingly difficult. It hurts my heart every time I hear one of my single friends say, “I’m enjoying being single right now.” If we’re not careful, those words can be decrypted to mean “I’m enjoying my life of selfishness.” Part of the reason many people …
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