I recently launched a discussion forum on the “Let’s Talk” tab of this blog. The most recent discussion, on Christians and Cussing [this discussion has been removed], triggered surprise (perhaps dismay?) from people who know me in person. They want to know why I would ask a question like that, one in which the answer…

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I haven’t done Wordless Wednesday in awhile, so I thought I’d share one of our sick/snow-day boredom-busting activities. Linked up to the following Wordless Wednesday photo linkies: Seven Clown Circus, A Beautiful Mess, 5 Minutes for Mom

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Hope buried in white Paralyzed. Waiting. Longing. Spring breathes gentle green. *** For my husband’s take on winter, please read his guest post last week, Grace In Winter. (He made me cry, the good kind of tears.) *** Repost from the archives for today’s One Word Blog Carnival on Winter. Don’t forget to check out…

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January has been a very long month: bronchitis, a 19-day $2k repair of our van, colds shared by the entire family, stomach flu, snow days, sinus infection, more stomach flu. This is the kind of month that sends depression spiraling downward if you let it. But all I have to do is think back one…

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‘Mid winter’s snowy shroud, My mind drifts to her tomb. It plagues me with piercing aches— Remembering her sweaty brow Nestling long against my breast, Now buried under blanketed earth, Cold as the encompassing crust. I long to warm her once again; To cradle what is now a shell— Once full of life, now at…

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My nature is optimistic, hopeful, believing the best of people. But as I grow older, disappointing people and tragic circumstances eat away my joy like acid on fabric. Being joyful feels vulnerable, like standing naked, arms wide, as I shout, “I trust you not to take your best shot.” The world is bemused by joyful…

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