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.
Time on the beach…
Time on the beach is never wasted... unknown wise person I will be on the beach NOT wasting time, for the rest of the week with my family. I hope you understand that I will be there, and not here for a few days. I'll be back next week, with a little more color in my...
Grace Notes :: We find grace sitting there
Let us then approach God's throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. Hebrews 4:16 She runs for her life, and for the lives of those she loves. Running past the outer courts she throws open the large...
Multitude Monday
Counting 1,000 Gifts The moon has all my gaze, God-glory heavy and mounting. I kneel here, needing to know how a hung rock radiates - ethereal? This beauty is not natural, not of nature. This beauty is not merely form and color but Gods' "shining garment's" hem"....
Learning the art of slowing down {Giveaway}
I could stay busy all day long. My kids can become something I have to do, instead of a relationship I have the blessing to build. One thing I have found, to slow down the busy in our home, is reading books aloud to them. It pulls my heart into the moment. And if...
God doesn't need to be convinced
"God doesn't need to be convinced to break through into your life. If He hasn't lately, you are the one stopping Him." Bruce Wilkinson flickr photo credit:: PV KS I received this challenge last Sunday at church. What followed, was one of the best messages I have...
What I Wore Wednesday
For Spring I love... Left: A classic white cardigan {Old Navy - 3/4 length sleeves are perfect!} Center: Ribbed tank {This is from Target I also purchased another great one from Old Navy.} Right: Lightweight Jacket {CAbi} What do you love for spring? Check out...
Simplify :: Everybody's doing it.
Have you noticed that everywhere you look you are seeing the challenge to simplify? The truth is, a little peer pressure can be a good thing. Like.... Tsh started this: Who inspired Emily to lose stuff, gain perspective and dream... Amy is doing it too, and taking...
Multitude Monday
For what could have been and what could be...mercy meets in the middle, calls me by name and says, "You, yes you, come to the table." And once again, I give thanks. Counting 1,000 Gifts #701 The millions of time He said no, when I really wanted, yes. #702 Kairos...
The Best Of {Comments}
One of my goals with this blog is for it to be a place where you feel at home. I love the idea of us hanging out on the porch in the rocking chairs, chatting it up! Wouldn't that be great? The best place for this type of interaction to happen is through your sweet...
Do you like my logo?
Or this? Both of these, and my button were designed by the amazing Nellie Leis of Nellie Leis Design Company. I was blessed to meet her through my friend, Tracie {tsjphotography}. By meeting, I mean we exchanged a few emails, I told her what I wanted and she...