Exactly one month ago, at this hour, this was my view: I posted it on my social media and called it “The Longest Night” because it absolutely was. Longer than a night of labor. Longer than all those nights with a screaming newborn at the breast. Longer than nights spent comforting a feverish child. Sitting …
Tag Archives: Thanking God
Why Jesus Wept
I just read the neatest thing, an insight I’d never considered before, concerning the shortest verse in the bible: “Jesus wept”. Could it be that He wept because he knew so well what he was asking Lazarus to give up? Lazarus had enjoyed four days in heaven before Jesus raised him from the dead…four days …
Never Give Up
On April 11, when The Real Housewives of Dallas premieres on BravoTV, I’m going to have the thrill of witnessing a friend’s dream come true. I first met Tiffany Hendra almost ten years ago, when she was working as a costume manager for Muse of Fire and my nervous self went out to Hollywood to …
Saying Yes to November
Ah, November, my favorite month! You returned. Want to hear why I’m happy you’re back? You provide a peaceful pause between hectic Halloween and crazy Christmas. Your theme centers around thankfulness and gratitude–something we could all stand to be more mindful of. Here in Georgia, you gift us with fall leaves hitting their peak of …
Waiting on the World to Change
So today, I’m sitting at the top of the exit ramp, waiting to turn left and go home, and this song comes on the radio. It’s a really long traffic light sometimes and it starts to sprinkle rain. It feels like we’re sitting there forever. But I like this song, so it’s all good. I …