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.
.dotMOM Blogger Notes
This past weekend I was honored to be invited by Lifeway to be a guest blogger for .dotMOM in Birmingham, Alabama. I had the best time. I'll probably drone on and on about this event for the next few days, but a mama has to share every detail right? Thanks so much...
The Joy Dare
"Every day, every breath we’re given is a gift from God. Grab on to hope and don’t let go." Brooke McGlothlin, from the New Hope for the Weary Mom (coming October 2012) The Joy Dare 803. Finding a much needed sitter. 804. Cutie pie morning girl, age 2. 805. The "Itsy...
.dotMOM Blogger
Today I'm leaving for a conference called .dotMOM. Sponsored by Lifeway, this power packed weekend is meant to bring moms together, encourage their hearts from God's Word, and let them know they are not alone! First of all, this mom needs all of that. I mean, if...
The Joy Dare
The Joy Dare ...counting 1,000 gifts in 2012. "Gratitude is always an appropriate response," Worship Pastor, Doug Pierce 783. Christmas music in September. 784. Never forgetting God's faithfulness. 785. Home. 786. Anne, our "Hope" girl. 787. Celebrating 100 years of...
Weekends, Worship and a Winner
"When we depend on Jesus, when we know we can't but he can, we worship. It is so much bigger, yet so much simpler, than we let it be. When we let peace rule, we worship. When we receive God's truth, we worship. When we remain in him, we worship. This is what it means...
What is Better than Hope?
. . . more hope! (We call her Anne, as in Green Gables. Don't you love her?) The New Hope for the Weary Mom, expanded edition will be released October 2012. Expanded as in 28,000 words. Like a full length hold in your hand book. You can have Hope delivered straight to...
What I Wore
Let's get right to it today. Truth - I'm really tired of coughing. It has been 2 weeks and I'm over it. I did manage to get dressed this week. And here is what you might have seen me in if you were here listening to me cough. . . Left: Grey jacket (Ann Taylor Loft...
Dear Me…
A letter to me 25 years ago, from me. Inspired by the new book Graceful by Emily P. Freeman. Hey girlfriend. How are you doing? It is me, or rather you in 25 years. Just think Back to the Future and we will be fine. I'm writing you this letter because I am reading a...
The Joy Dare
The posture of the heart that God loves the most is gratefulness - Christy Knockels 761. Sneak peeks of "Hope". 762. A reminder to dream big. 763. Seeing old friends. 764. Dinner with my best friend. 765. Babysitters who love on my girls. 766. Worshipping with worship...
What I Wore : Again
Repeat. Ditto. Encore. Nothing new here. But, there is something about grabbing the go-to shirt. The favorite pair of jeans. Pulling your hair in an pony tail. And living life at the speed of mom. Left: Coral t-shirt (Kohls), Scarf (American Eagle), Jean Shorts (Old...