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.
Hope is. Hope is not.
"When I think of hope today, it isn’t something with feathers or the words to a Disney song my girls sing in the back seat of my minivan. Hope is a person.This one small truth has gained me whole lot of freedom." I'm sharing Hope over at my friend Emily's blog today....
Today is the Day! Let's Celebrate!
Today I'm going to wake up early. I'm going to pour a giant sized cup of coffee in my new turquoise mug I found at Walmart. Yes, Walmart. I'm going to sit in the dark and worship the one who is called "The Hope of All the World." I'm going to read 1 John 1:1-4...
The "Hope" Story All in One Place
This story has been written over the past three years. The truth is, we have prayed, asked God to show us the path, and followed the spark of hope. It has been an incredible journey. I thought it might be fun to put a few highlights together in one place because it is...
You are Invited
Coffee. Friends. Hope. What is not to love? Next Tuesday, February 3, the *NEW* Hope for the Weary Mom: Let God Meet You in the Mess releases everywhere. Brooke and I are inviting you to a big internet party filled with celebration. I sure hope you will be part of it!...
What I Wore
I shared on Instagram last week that I think I'm going to be wearing stretchy pants 24/7 until the book comes out next Tuesday. I might also have been drinking coffee and eating a cookie the size of my head from Panera. So next week, if there is only stretchy pants,...
What I Wore
Hello Wednesday! Hello friends! I hope you are having a good week. I am shocked at how quickly mine has gone! But today is for sitting down for a few minutes, grabbing a cup of your favorite coffee, and chatting about what we wear everyday. Or, what we wish we wore...
Wild Obedience Week 3
This study has truly challenged me to grow my view of God and walk hand in hand with him. Here are my thoughts from this final week! Here’s my instruction: walk in the Spirit, and let the Spirit bring order to your life. If you do, you will never give in to your...
What I Wore
Happy Wednesday! Our day to hang out, chat about what we wear, and be reminded that we can put a little effort into what we wear (I mean very little) and have some fun. I just heard an update from the Golden Globes that pony tails are back in style. I'm happy about...
Wild Obedience Week 2
From my notes this week: "There is a war going on in my body. I want to walk with Jesus, I really do. But times when weary rises up and I believe the lies that I must do everything in my own strength there is a rebel that takes over. I complain. I yell. I play the...
What I Wore | Latest Stitch Fix
Happy 2015 friends! Welcome back to What I Wore Wednesday! I'm excited to kick off the new year with my latest Stitch Fix. It came last week and the best part is I had a gift card to spend plus some shop credit! Did you know they have gift cards your friends and...