Winters’ Day In

Spilling the tea since 2006. Wanna cuppa?

Conversations on life, faith, stories, and creativity from author and songwriter (and aspiring mermaid) Talena Winters.

Blog Archives

Talena Winters 9/12/15 Talena Winters 9/12/15

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.

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

When your worst fear comes true, there’s no such thing as “getting over it” anytime soon. You discover who you really are, and what you really believe. Written less than two weeks after losing our youngest son.

Talena 7/17/07 Talena 7/17/07

Striking The Balance: When Following Your Calling Means Living on the Edge

What if living a balanced life looks nothing like we always thought it did?

Talena Winters 9/24/06 Talena Winters 9/24/06

Eternal Truths in a Minor Key

After a pianist’s unexpected performance challenged my assumptions, I realized we all need to seek truth for ourselves—whether about music, faith, or tradition—even when it looks or sounds different than we expect.