Category Archives: The Fit Hits the Shan

The fits hits the Shan #9: homesick for their light

Posted on April 12, 2012 by

There are stars sewn under my skin.  I used to keep them in my pockets, but they fell out too easily; I lost them in tall grass and bounding up stairs. Once I climbed a tree over a creek in … Continue reading →

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The fit hits the Shan #8: Some things I’ve learned from or with David in his first 30 years

Posted on March 8, 2012 by

I turn thirty on Sunday. That’s about all you need to know to understand this highly entertaining list from my awesome sister, Shan. Perhaps you remember her. ~~~ Not all Christians are walking around with pockets full of stones and … Continue reading →

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The fit hits the Shan #7: Winter grass

Posted on February 9, 2012 by

My awesome sister Shan is back today with another thought provoking post for us. Enjoy! ~~~~~~ I stopped behind the time worn stone and ran dry fingertips over the cool surface. The mystery of who and when was waiting on … Continue reading →

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The fit hits the Shan #6: Purging Control

Posted on January 12, 2012 by

Shan is here today to share with us her first post of 2012. It is honest, raw, and beautiful, like always. ~~~~~~ Shawn Smucker wrote something recently that’s had me asking myself an old question in a new way.  Not “Why … Continue reading →

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The fit hits the Shan #5: We Could Pretend

Posted on December 8, 2011 by

Shan is back with a poignant post about allowing those around us the space and freedom to be and speak who they are. Enjoy. ~~~~~~ Last week I sat in a hushed little music hall and listened to Ruth Moody’s … Continue reading →

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The fit hits the Shan #4: Shuffled Notebooks

Posted on November 10, 2011 by

Shan is back this month with a poem about the crossing lines of friendship and kinship. We’ve lived away from each other for 16 years, and while we have always been affectionate, becoming true friends as adults was almost like starting … Continue reading →

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The fit hits the Shan, No. 3: Why can’t church be more like the smoking section?

Posted on October 13, 2011 by

Shan is back with possibly my favorite post from her yet (aside from the knockout that kicked this series off). Love this image. Enjoy. ~~~~~~ I miss smoking. Not the blood pressure spikes or the way the top of my … Continue reading →

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The Fit Hits the Shan, Ep. 2: Choosing a Costume

Posted on September 8, 2011 by

I’m honored once again to be hosting my sister’s monthly post here on my blog. I think men and women both can relate to this post, and I look forward to hearing your thoughts on it! You can check out … Continue reading →

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The Fit Hits the Shan, No. 1: Homeless Man

Posted on August 11, 2011 by

I’m very excited to share with you not only another great post from my sister, Shan, but the first installment of her monthly column. Woot! Her guest post from last month was hugely popular for good reason. With no further … Continue reading →

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