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.
She is Relevant
She is Relevant.... {Pictured here: Brooke, Stef & Kristen, Kimba, Lara, Erin, Natalie, Emily, Michelle, Joy, Michelle, Rachel, Kristin, Katie, Terilynne, Katie & Stef.} : : : And so is.... She loved on me with coffee. She spoke words that I have not had the...
Finished…
31 Days is finished. The Relevant Conference is finished. My heart is full. I am free. I think I'll just soak it all in for a couple of days. See you soon.
31 Days {Day 31} :: You are Free
You are free... from worry from should to live, really live to dream to just be to love extravagantly to eat chocolate Because it was for freedom that He set you free in the first place. (Galatians 5:1) You were made for it. Nothing less will do for you, girl. So...
31 Days {Day 30} :: There's No One Youer than You
You. Wonderfully, fearfully made beautiful you. He made you, one of a kind. He knew exactly what He was doing. In fact, He has a special uniquely you purpose. If He didn't, you and I would be exactly the same. How boring would that be? So whether your name is Sally,...
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...