Karen Swallow Prior considers some of the lamest Christian cliches. If you are guilty of over using these, repent. Or at least be more original in your communication:
I slipped. My husband and I were asked to take on another church commitment. I was trying to decline graciously. In my e-mail response, I wrote, “We cannot help now, but hopefully in another season.” I copied my husband on the e-mail and instantly received a one-word reply:
“Season?”
You see, season is one of many words long ago banned from our vocabulary. But my lapse reminded me how hard it is to resist the lure of the handy cliché.
Read the rest here.
HT: JT
Guilty on more than one count. I JUST used the word SEASON in a post that went up this morning. =)