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.
If We Met for Coffee: My Chatologie Podcast Interview
Clearly, I'm a girl who enjoys a good cup of coffee. It is even better when I get to slow drink a cup with a dear friend on the other side of the table. I wish we could sit down together today and talk about all the things. We would probably start with the usual, "How...
On Writing and the Right Now
I heard an author say once, "It is about a two year process from start to finish with each book." First you write and edit it. This process usually happens in the first year months before anyone even knows the book exists, you are hammering away on your laptop...
Jesus. Girlfriends. Coffee. The perfect blend.
Are you the kind of girl who reads the last page of a good novel first? Do you sneak dessert when the kids aren't looking? Do you pick up conversations where you left off days ago with your best friend without saying, "Hi, how are you doing?" because you already know...
Sometimes it takes longer to exhale
I read an article recently that reminded me that sometimes we are way past tired. The world calls it exhausted, but I would say I'm weary. Worn thin. You can see it if you happen to bump into me. I keep thinking if I just sit by the pool a little bit, or get more...
Fresh-Out-of-Amazing Girls Need What They Are Running From
I am honored to be a guest writer at We Are That Family this week. I met Kristen years ago through blogging and have followed her journey with Mercy House Global from the beginning. I love her heart and the work God is doing through her. Love for you to join me there...
Even If…I Still Will
More than one friend encouraged me during our darkest hours in the ICU, to sing over Mike. Having poured out my heart in worship the night of his cardiac arrest, as God would plan it, I really didn’t have anything left. I mouthed the words to “Holy Spirit” in his room...
What I Want You to Know But I’m Afraid to Tell You
“Calling the crowd to join his disciples, he said, “Anyone who intends to come with me has to let me lead. You’re not in the driver’s seat; I am. Don’t run from suffering; embrace it. Follow me and I’ll show you how. Self-help is no help at all. Self-sacrifice is the...
Lent: Lay Something Down, Pick Something Up
***A few hours after I wrote this blogpost on February 23, 2017, my husband suffered a primary cardiac arrest. He spent 11 days in the the ICU, 30 days in the hospital, and weeks in rehab. Gratefully, he is healing slowly. We stand in awe of God's rich mercy. For we...
The Thing About Fear and What Sends it Packing
"Sometimes fear shows up like an uninvited house guest on our doorstep with a cute little suitcase packed full of lies. Before long, without planning, we are chatting over cups of hot coffee, swapping stories, letting fear feel quite at home. Fear understands us. Fear...
“Find Some Godly Women and Share Life with Them”
We are at the halfway point (ish) of the Fresh Out of Amazing book club. I hope you are reading along with us. I have said multiple times "This is a no stress book club. Read what you can and join the conversation. Last night at church I was talking to my friend Noel...