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.
This Weary Mom
I didn’t write "Hope for the Weary Mom" because I have this mommy thing all figured out. I wrote it because I don’t. It is my life 5 minutes ago. It is where this weary mom lives now. I wrote it because I need a constant reminder to keep my eyes dead-locked on...
What I Wore Wednesday
Don't you just love Wednesday? Wonderful middle of the week Wednesday? I also love Pinterest. I use it as an inspiration board. During a lively Pinterest/Twitter discussion about hoodies and my love for mommy/casual/style, I decided to pull out my one of my favorites....
The Joy Dare
Jesus Calling, January 7 Thankfulness is a royal road to draw near to me. A thankful heart has plenty of room for Me. Psalm 22:3 (New Living Translation) Yet you are holy, enthroned on the praises of Israel. --something I wrote last year over here. "The word thanks...
The No Brainer Wardrobe Ebook {giveaway}
It really is about realizing that looking perfect everyday isn’t the aim." Looking good and put together, feeling proud and confident–now that is what it’s about." You don’t have to spend a fortune; you don’t have to spend an eternity." You just need to let go of a...
What I Wore Wednesday
Be sure to come back tomorrow! I am reviewing an awesome new Ebook by Hayley Morgan, from Tiny Twig Goes Out on a Limb, called The No Brainer Wardrobe. I will also be giving away one copy! Happy 2012! I love a brand new year full of promise and possibility. I'm not...
When Hope Hangs out Around a Table
When the Ebook first came out a mom said to me, "Wow, you were so honest." I panicked and thought, "Well, there is no turning back now!" It is true, the veil is off. This is me. But you know what I have discovered? God does a beautiful grace filled work when I get...
How to Have the Best Year Yet
There is a "me" that emerges in relationship to writing, like the "me" that emerges in certain friendships, who make me laugh. The Right to Write, Julie Cameron : : : As we look a new year square in the face with all its hopes, dreams, and possibilities, let me ask...
One final thought for 2011
Can you believe 2011 is almost finished? I am sneaking in here friends, during this quiet week, to say thank you for an amazing year. We have truly walked in grace, haven't we? I have been blessed by your visits, your comments, emails, and encouragements. As we...
Oh Holy Night…
Oh holy night! The stars are brightly shining. It is the night of the dear savior's birth. Long lay the world, in sin and error pining, Till He appeared and the soul felt it's worth. A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn....
What I Wore Wednesday
Right this very moment I should be finishing my Christmas shopping. Please tell me, you have more to do as well? Like A LOT more? I promise myself, every year, I will not wait till the week of Christmas to shop for all my people. But, life is life and it happens so...