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.
31 Days {Day 24} :: From Start to Finish
She is wearing one rain boot, crazy hair and breakfast on her face. I call her my beautiful mess. Cause, she is both. Five days ago, she turned two. God has already written His promise for her heart: ...He, who began the good work within you, will continue his work...
31 Days {Day 23} :: Stepping off the Crazy
"your greatest need is not doing, but believing" - Oswald Chambers : : : "Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you'll recover your life. I'll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do...
31 Days {Day 22} :: Yes, I'm Here Margaret
Do you ever feel like your prayers are a mere echo in the Grand Canyon of life? Do you wonder, does He really hear every word? With all that is going on in this great big world, does my small prayer for peace today, matter? Maybe you feel like Margaret: excerpt from...
31 Days {Day 21} :: Your Legacy is Worth it.
There are days, that sure seem like you are not getting anywhere. And you think to yourself, "Did I make a difference today? Does it matter today, Lord that I was faithful to do what Your Word said?" He wants you to know that it does matter. And what is riding on...
31 Days {Day 20} :: Just Take The Next Step
We like to know what is ahead. We feel better when the road is marked clearly. But the truth is, many times, all we know is the next step. We know to pray. We know to ask a friend. We know to get out of bed and make the coffee. And that is all. This is the place...
31 Days {Day 19} :: Great and Mighty Things
He must have know, our questions. He must have counted on our forgetfulness. How could we miss it? I mean really? The One who made this.... with a word. And this... just this morning, must have know. He knew we would need it to be obvious. So He said this: I want to...
31 Days {Day 18} :: Just Chilln'
You know the person. That friend you can just chill with. You don't have to wash your hair or put on make-up for her, but she's the first one to notice when you do. Being together feeds your soul. Well, God thinks of you that way, too. He chooses you every time. He...
31 Days {Day 17} :: He is For You
Dear sweet girl, I am for you. I'm pulling for you. I want to write this across your heart. Do you believe it? Love, God ...if God is for us, who can be against us? Romans 8:31
31 Days {Day 16} :: Chosen
Chosen. Selected. Preferred. First. From the beginning. That is who you are. See, it was His plan from the start. He picked you, to reveal His Word to. He wanted you. It wasn't anything you did - because you weren't yet. It wasn't something you said - only The...
31 Days {Day 15} :: He is Praying for You
We are almost halfway through the 31 days of What God Wants You to Know. Can you believe it? Are you still with me? I hope so, because the best is yet to come! If you have missed any of the days, no worries, go here to catch up! And thank you dear friend, walking...