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.
The Joy Dare: Joy is Everywhere
The Joy Dare is the hunt for 1,000 Gifts in 2012. How many can you find? 243. The confidence that He goes before us in all things. 244. A consistent message to my heart, "Do not fear." 245. Pretty much a picture postcard day. 246. "Jesus Loves Me So" and how she...
Just Write Where You Are
Lately, showing up has been a great way to just write. Writing leads to more writing and I'm learning to be okay with not knowing where I'm going with my words. The funny thing is when I let the words fly -- they do, and I find myself trying to keep up. "The first...
The Joy Dare :: Joy is Everywhere
But thanks be to God for His indescribable gift! 2 Corinthians 9:15 221. "Just Love" - 60 days of verses compiled by my girls. 222. Chocolate Chip Mini Muffins. 223. Sunlight dancing on the wall. 224. Pig tales on my 2 year old. 225. He is faithful to His...
Vlog :: You are Already Amazing {review}
If you are reading this through your email subscription, please click over to my blog to see my vlog review of "You are Already Amazing" by Holley Gerth. How cute is this? {from Dayspring} Dayspring is offering 25% off the Holley Gerth Collection with the code...
What I Wore Wednesday
Left: love this ruffle top from Ann Taylor Loft. Middle: my fave CAbi jacket layered over another CAbi staple - tube top. Right: this by far is my favorite outfit to wear. cozy sweater (also CAbi), white tank and jeans. {I sound like a CAbi Commercial. Seriously...
Today I'm Showing Up
The true writer simply shows up. Ready to do the work. - Jeff Goins, page 21 of "The Writers Manifesto" Today I'm showing up. I'm ready to write and I'm putting down words not because I have something to say, but because as a writer, I need to. I can't really explain...
The Joy Dare
The Joy Dare is counting 1,000 gifts in 2012. Take the dare? 200. Hearing my girls play with their dolls together, giggling and telling stories. 201. Just being in the Word. 202. A song that reminds me "He is faithful - forever." Wow. 203. My daughter has passed...
Camera Phone Friday
Top {right to left}: Berry season, finally, One of my sunshine girls, The view from the slide Middle: *What I'm reading (by Holley Gerth),What I'm singing (You Alone can Rescue), What I'm drinking (Caribou) Bottom: She loves me, play ground, Love hanging out this...
Lately
Lately, writing has not come so easily. In fact, I've been wondering if I will ever write anything worth reading again. I've been worried a bit by my lack of draw to the keys. My words seem stuck in a place I'm not allowed to go. I often write in pictures. I see...
The Joy Dare
They Joy Dare is a challenge to look for gifts everywhere. To find 1,000 gifts in 2012, is a chance to see the goodness of God and how He fills the whole earth with His glory. 178. Coffee at the perfect temperature. 179. Spending our "extra" day doing what we love,...