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.
Are You Afraid?
Then, after an awful pause, the deep voice said, "Susan." Susan made no answer but the others thought she was crying. "You have listened to fears, child," said Aslan. "Come, let me breathe on you. Forget them. Are you brave again?" "A little, Aslan," Said Susan. from...
Diary of a Preschool Blogger :: Tell Your Story
You have a story. It is woven together with all things that make you, you. Your story is your past, your present, and your dreams. The thing about a story - your story - is that you are the only one who can tell it. When you do, and others read it and carry it...
Multitude Monday
Counting 1,000 Gifts.... #916 A family adventure #917 God's traveling mercies. #918 A roadside angel who came along just in time. #919 Latenight dinner. #920 Roasting hotdogs over an open fire with family. #921 S'mores ! #922 All of us together sleeping in one room...
I Will Pray as Long as I Have Breath
I’ve been a mom for almost 12 years. And spent the majority of that time on my knees. I’ve prayed great prayers, written by other moms. I’ve prayed out loud in desperation with my girls listening. I’ve wept on the floor of their bedrooms and charged the gates of...
Chair Time :: Sunrise
The first light is warm, with a golden glow. I sit in my chair waiting with coffee cup in hand for my awakening. There is this one bird, at least I like to think it is the same bird every morning, who welcomes the sun. A sweet song that fills the air. Welcome,...
Multitude Monday
"God doesn't wait to see how many compliments we will give Him, and then decide wether or not He will show up. He doesn't need our worship, we need it to remind us of who He is. " Pastor Danny Counting 1,000 Gifts.... #901 Redeemed what a glorious word! #902 Flag...
How to Market and Sell your eBook {Review and Giveaway}
Once upon a time there was a girl named Sarah Mae who had an idea and wrote an eBook called *31 Days to Clean - Having a Martha House the Mary Way. She hired a real live graphic designer, wrote it in a week, and leveraged the power of social media to market her...
What I Wore Wednesday
So I did a little shopping last week. I picked up: Left: Black ruffle tank Center: Grey and navy striped tank Right: Black knit sleeveless dress. I spent less than $40 and picked up a box of contacts as well! Guess where I shopped? A wholesale club called BJ's. And...
Grace Notes :: Galatians 5 & 6
It was for freedom that Christ set us free; therefore, keep standing firm and do not be subject again to a yoke of slavery. Galatians 5:1 The Galatians had started with the Paul's message of Christ crucified, but in his absence, they ran back to the law. They felt...
Multitude Monday
Counting 1,000 Gifts... #886 It is for freedom that Christ set us free. Galatians 5:1 #887 The inspiration to trust God with my heart on page. #888 Lunch with the girls. Silly, fun, lively girls. #889 Singing on a Wednesday. What a blessing! #890 Welcoming...