I’m back after a blogging hiatus – a semi-intentional(!) absence through the Lent season. Let me explain.
One of the things I learned from Lent this year was the value of time. I went into Lent with the intention of giving up something that would be “dramatic,” difficult, and sacrificial (it turned out this brought out some of the worst judgmentalism and hypocrisy in me). But, in addition to discovering some of the ugliness that corrodes my heart, I realized that the “thing” I wanted to give up didn’t change the way I spend my time at all. So, after some soul searching, I ended up fasting from some things I used to spend a lot of time on: blogging and social networking.
I limited my Facebook interactions dramatically and eliminated blogging entirely. Over time, I may get some clarity and be able to articulate some of the lessons God was teaching. But for now, I’ll just say that I enjoy writing/blogging and it hones a thoughtful, creative edge for me. I look forward to getting back into conversation with you!
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