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 29} :: The Answer is Yes, Unless No is Required
He is waiting to bless you. His hand is open. Sometimes He pours out blessings relentlessly. Other times, He waits for you to ask Him. Either way, the answer is yes unless no is required. He is not like the mean English Comp teacher you had your freshman year in...
31 Days {Day 28} :: Do You Hear What I Hear?
Are you remembering to sing your song of courage and strength? You know the one, He gave you to sing? He loves to hear it rise up to meet Him. It brings Him great joy. D0 you know, He is quite the singer Himself? Guess who He loves to sing about? I'll give you a...
31 Days {Day 27} :: Two are Better {Giveaway}
God has always been a fan of the buddy system. Adam had Eve. The animals came two by two. David had Jonathan. Jesus had 12. Paul had Silas, Timothy, Barnabas and Mark. You were made like Him, and He is the perfect strand of 3. Who encourages you? When was the last...
31 Days {Day 26} :: Hope Floats
Thou art the Lord who slept upon the pillow Thou art the Lord who soothed the furious sea What matter beating wind and tossing billow, if only we are in the boat with thee? Hold us in quiet through the age long minute, while thou art silent and the wind is shrill, Can...
31 Days {Day 25} :: When It Doesn't Feel True
Twenty-four days of What God Wants You to Know have come and gone. Has your heart been moved? I hope so. I know I needed to wade knee deep into these truths. Each one has been like a old friend I love hanging out with at Starbucks. But what about the days, when, it...
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...