Everything started here
I started writing on a blog called 29 Lincoln Avenue sixteen years ago. The name for my first blog came from the street address of the home I grew up in a small town in Southern Indiana. I loved the idea of inviting you into my “blog home” every week.
It was through learning to write and create content there (and then here) that I discovered my love for words and my voice as a writer. When I started, Twitter and Facebook were the rage and blogging found a unique place that would be writers (like me) were able to practice publishing more than a handful of words at at time.
Through blogging I started writing books. I am eternally grateful for that opportunity to put something more of my heart in the hands of those who are bookish by nature.
But even with Instagram, youTube, and every other social media option out there—I still love to add a few words here.
And I suspect I always will.
In A Word….Thankful
As 2009 came to a close and I began to think about 2010 I found myself at a loss as to what my new word for the year would be. Our pastor has challenged us for the past several years to ask God to give us a specific word that He would use over the course of the next...
My Favorite Blog Post for 2009
How about A Warm Cup of Coffee and my favorite blog post of the year? I love the blog world, because when we see a great idea we share it! Sarah Mae at Like A Warm Cup of Coffee, got this idea from Heathalee. I am joining the party and having one of my own! My first...
Check This Out for the New Year!
Here are a few things I have found that are great resources as you start the new year!This blog is packed with great ideas. Currently, Molly is focusing on great and easy ways to organize your life. She also has tons of free downloads as well!I love these super cute...
Looking Back at 2009
As we approach a new year and a new decade let's take some time to do two things: Look back and Look ahead. Both of these looks are extremely important. In order to move forward you need to see where you have been. It is absolutely necessary to record God's...
What It's All About
"But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart." Luke 2:19Wishing you and your family a glorious celebration of His birth.Asking God to reveal Himself to you in knew ways in the New Year.May your heart be filled with memories that you will...
E is for Emmanuel
"And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, glory as of the only begotten from the Father, full of grace and truth." John 1:14Christmas Eve NightLight the four outside Advent candles, reviewing each letter A-D and what it represents.Talk...
D Is For Down On One Knee
Light your 4th Advent Candle.Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12, Luke 2:19Key Figures: Wise MenActivities: Make a star and put it on your Christmas treePossible Gifts - Christmas ornament, Wise Men Little People Set,Other: We like to discuss that the Wise Men arrived to see...
C is for Choir of Angels Sing
Light your 3rd Advent Candle and review candles 1 & 2Scripture: Luke 2: 1-20Key Figures: Angels and ShepherdsPossible Gifts: A new Christmas CD, a musical instrument, a small stuffed sheep, angel Christmas OrnamentActivities: You can sing Christmas songs, go...
B is for Baby Born In Bethlehem
Light Advent candle 1 and Advent candle 2. (I review each letter).Scripture Reference: Luke 2: 1-7Key Figures: Baby Jesus, Bethlehem, unlikely birthplace of the Son of God (the stable).Possible Gifts: A new Christmas book, stickers, Christmas movie.Activities: Make a...
A is for Announcement
A is for AnnouncementLight your first Advent CandleScripture Reference: Luke 1:26-38 ; Matthew 1:18-25Key figures to discuss: Angel Gabriel, Mary, JosephPossible small gifts: Small advent calendar with numbered doors to open each day in December, a Christmas t-shirt,...