Winters’ Day In

Conversations on life, faith, stories, and creativity from author Talena Winters.

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Blog Archives

Talena Winters 12/23/23 Talena Winters 12/23/23

The Gifts of a Difficult Season

Reflecting on a life-changing year for me and the gifts it’s given me to take into 2024.

Talena Winters 11/21/22 Talena Winters 11/21/22

Still

Grief isn’t done with me yet. Not sure it ever will be. Especially if I don’t learn to be still a little more often.

Talena Winters 12/17/18 Talena Winters 12/17/18

Finding Peace in the Pain

For many, the holidays can be a difficult time of year. I recently shared a one-minute testimony about how I’ve found peace after our family tragedy, and wanted to share it with you. I hope it blesses you.

Talena Winters 7/23/15 Talena Winters 7/23/15

Blundering Forward

Moving forward is hard. Yes, the inexorable march of time moves us whether we want to move or not. But how do you "move forward" inside without feeling like you are leaving something--or someone--precious behind?

Talena Winters 6/15/15 Talena Winters 6/15/15

My Greatest Fears

After having children, I really only had one major fear: backing over a child. As recently as last month, Jude gave Jason and I a "get to know you" survey that asked us a few meme-like questions, and this is the answer I put down as "my greatest fear."

And then, twelve days ago, my youngest child--for whom I had prayed for years and loved with all my heart--thought it would be clever to hide behind Daddy's truck as he was taking the big boys to school.