Hi there, friends.I wanted to let you know that I've finally taken the plunge and published the website I was working on last year. (You know, the one I agonized over for months and talked about here, here, and here?)
It's called Still Forming, and it will be my new online home.
Since I've been away from blogland, I've been doing a lot of writing in various journals and doing a lot of typing on my new vintage typewriter (which I love dearly and have christened Brother Merton) . . . but there's something about the act of composing words for others that I miss so much. I think it's that writerly process of mentally organizing and framing a story in the just-right way and then using the just-right words and paragraphs to tell it well and make the experience real for others. While working on some projects I needed to get done last week, I suddenly realized how much I miss that process.
I also realized, when I became actively engaged in a conversation on Brett McCracken's blog last week (you can find the specific conversation here and here), that there are some subjects deep in my soul that I have to write and talk about. These subjects will not surprise you. They have to do with how we relate to each other and how we relate to God, how healing happens in the human heart and spirit, and what we are meant to be about in this world. And even though it was somewhat unnerving to sound a counter-voice to Brett's initial post, what happened as a result seemed fruitful for all involved. These are the kind of things I want to think and talk about more, and in a more intentional way.
So, yes. Please join me over at Still Forming.
It might also interest you to know that I'll be writing in the days and months ahead, too, more about my summer of solitude and what I've been continuing to learn and think about on the subjects of nonviolence, peacemaking, and social justice.
Cheers, friends, and much love. Thank you for being a presence and community in this much-beloved Lilies blog of mine over the past three years.
8 comments:
Hey, lovely. I'm so excited about this . . . that the fruit of your heart is finding expression here. Well, there . . . in fact, it just dawned on me that maybe I should post this there. And yet the lilies deserve some sort of fare-thee-well.
I know we haven't kept in touch so well these last months, but I still love how you articulate your heart and, in that, articulate the hearts of those around you. It's a unique way of companioning, one I've thought a lot about recently (mind you, to no particular conclusions just yet). Be well. And I'll see you in your new space!
Christianne,
I've been thinking about you just these last few weeks and praying for you as the Lord brought you to mind.
Good to hear (read) your voice again!
Heading over there now! I've missed your voice.
Hey Christianne
I was pleasantly surprised to see you have put up a new blog and I have read most of your other posts on your new site. Wow. I will continually say you are a very wise woman. My my. So much wealth God has placed inside you.
I am learning so much from you. I especially liked that post on the God of the old testament. It is strange, but Nate and I talk about that very subject often and I have many questions about that. Your post offers some very sound answers.
I love you Christianne and I look forward to the things that you will pour out of your heart through the blog. Thank you for that. I truly feel you pouring yourself into the things you write. That is the element that makes your words deeper than just black and white. They become spirit to spirit.
Woot!!! & WOW!!! 8^D I really love the new site. I tossed the XML feeds into my reader and noticed you already have a bunch of stuff posted! I'm excited to read your thoughts. Keep up the great work chumskillet!
Oh, if for some reason you need some additional tech help for ANYTHING, or a place to store some audio clips, don't hesitate to drop me a line.
[:: Sean ::]
I am so pleased you have re-entered "blogland" as you call it...it's been a long time coming. And already I can see that I was not the only one who missed your writing; it will be a blessing to "read" from you again, my dear, wise, and inspired daughter. :)
Much love,
Mom
Oh my dear. I have had such joy perusing your site since you first gave me the link. What a lovely and peaceful place; thank you for unveiling this beauty.
New season, new emerging. I get chills and teary-eyed watching Christianne continually coming to new life. Welcome back!
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