Winters’ Day In
Conversations on life, faith, stories, and creativity from author Talena Winters.
Pour a cuppa and stay awhile.
Choosing Belief
Even though I don't understand the reason, I still believe. Like Job, I choose to believe despite the uncertainty. And because I choose to believe, my grief is changing me for the good.
Boulders and Balloons: When Sharing Isn’t Caring
Being human is hard. There is so much pain involved in this thing called "life." But it is also joyful. What makes life easier is walking this road with other humans, and sharing those experiences of joy and pain with each other.
But there is a time and place for everything.
Dear Beautiful, You’re Captivating as You Are
We all have days when we don't feel beautiful. On those days, we need to know that we are precious, we are amazing, and we are loved. We are the apple of our Father's eye.
Something Beautiful
Crisis is hard. Grief hurts. But I would much rather be a strong, tall sunflower, or an intricate and complex bonsai, each a masterpiece of beauty, than a poor, coddled sprout that dies young in the luxury of inadversity.
In a Hurting World, Choose Love
The senseless death of a Canadian soldier has caused me to question why people make such selfish and destructive choices, and what the solution might be. (Hint: It’s choosing love.)
Thankful for a Legacy of Wisdom and Resourcefulness
On this Thanksgiving Day, I’m thankful for the generations that came before and the one my husband and I are raising up.
Reflection on Refraction
What treasures can we find among the irritations life throws at us?
Creativity Is For Copycats
Many of us pride ourselves on being creative—but how original is creativity, anyway?
Striking The Balance
What if living a balanced life looks nothing like we always thought it did?
Hockey Night In Canada
How the hockey rivalry of the Battle of Alberta brought my family together.
Attitude Check
Sometimes what comes out of the mouths of our babes chastens the parents… which proves how much we learn from our kids.