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.
You Took me by Surprise
Thank you for making me laugh today, you took me by surprise. My Best Remedy (Amazing) Christa Wells When was the last time you were caught by surprise, by something God did in your life? My friend Linda made this challenge a couple of weeks ago to wake up every...
What I Wore Wednesday
When it is 100 degrees you just survive it. For me, that means lots of ponytails, simple white t's, and wearing the 2 pairs of shorts I have over and over again. I did browse the clearance rack @Target last week and bought the cutest sweater. It is lightweight and...
Galatians 2 (Part 2)
Galatians 2:21 "I do not set aside the grace of God, for if righteousness could be gained through the law, Christ died for nothing!” {Set aside- disregard, nullify} {Righteousness - condition acceptable to God} ***** Why on earth would I ever willfully set aside the...
Multitude Monday
For when you are broken to pieces... Here we are again. I’m broken to pieces. In this one area you have elected to take your pruning sheers and cut back to the deep. Over and over again I have laid it down. It is yours Lord. You know best. Some days, I am weak and...
Dear Ms. Austen
I didn't know I needed it. In fact, I've been running at full speed with a heart full of good intentions. This worked well for me, until I happened to walk by a mirror last week. I didn't recognize the tired worn thin lady looking back at me. I've been trying so...
What I Wore Wednesday
This week I wore white ---all day long. I threw on a sweater over a tank top and shorts I woke up early Saturday to take advantage of sale at Old Navy. (60% off!) I blew my diet on a Mocha Frappe from McDonalds. Left :: White tunic shirt {Ann Taylor Loft}, Brown...
Grace Notes :: Galatians 2
and recognizing the grace that had been given to me, James and Cephas and John, who were reputed to be pillars, gave to me and Barnabas the right hand of fellowship, so that we might go to the Gentiles... (emphasis mine) Galatians 2:9 Grace, it finds us and leaves us...
Multitude Monday
...but those who trust in the Lord will lack no good thing. Psalm 34:10 Counting 1,000 Gifts.... #836 Beautiful beach day with friends. (7 girls, count them) #837 A summer babysitter for 3 hours each week. #838 Reading Pride and Prejudice for the first time. Oh the...
The Best of :: Comments
Oh, how I love comments. What blogger doesn't? I love them because they are you. I read them and pretend we are sitting at my kitchen table drinking coffee in the morning. Here are some of you. Commenting. Being you. Did I mention, you are awesome? Well, you are....
Instead…
I was going to write an amazing and dynamic post yesterday. But instead I did this.... Question :: Do you play WITH your kiddos? P.S. I {heart} instagram. It is documenting my life.