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.
Dreams :: {A Re-Post}
I love to plan. A new day timer or journal makes me smile. I get excited about blank pages filled with lists of things I would love to do. I even like to make lists of daily tasks. Making a list, or setting a goal, is great . But if you write it down, then you somehow...
I feel kinda like…
I have been running a 30 day sprint and hit a wall going about 100mph. This explains why my brain is mush, I only want to eat chocolate and my bed is calling my name LOUDLY. I am grateful for: A little down time and no to do list. My parents being here to play, feed,...
A Tradition Worth Keeping
The light of our Christ Candle flickered in their faces as we talked about Emanuel, our God with us born on Christmas day. Once we were gathered around the tree I asked them the question, "What Does God want for Christmas?" The question hung in the air for a few...
Multitude Monday
Counting 1,000 Gifts... Giving thanks for 1,000 gifts is ultimately an invitation to slow down time with the weight of full attention. Ann Voskamp, One Thousand Gifts, p 69 #591 The invitation to use a gift. #592 Loudly rehearsing behind bedroom doors. #593 Song with...
Merry Christmas!
May the hope of Christmas fill your hearts and homes always, Merry Merry Christmas!
Let Every Heart Prepare Him Room (Part 2)
Have you paused this Christmas, to think about what He gave up to be your God With Us? God made the universe. Long before God the Son came to earth, everything was His. The glory and the joy of heaven were His. The power and the privilege of heaven were His. In...
Grab A Mug of Cheer!
My mom made this every winter when I was little. It really is the best tasting mug of hot chocolate you will ever have! So make some for your people to enjoy on Christmas morning! You could also buy a super cute container with snow men on it, fill it with this mix,...
Multitude Monday
Counting 1,000 Gifts... {Remembering} #581 Eight years ago today, I received the sweetest Christmas gift. #582 The blizzard my husband brought me to celebrate. #583 How she and I spent our first night together watching IU basketball. #584 My 3 year old coming to visit...
The Best Of {More Christmas Goodies}
{For your family} Christmas Scavenger Hunt :: via Christmas Change. (be sure to read the questions in the comments, they are awesome.) Christmas Change is a blog dedicated to helping you re-think Christmas by spending less and giving more. It is packed with heart...
A Cookie. A Story
Do you know Kendra of My First Kitchen? Well you should! I found her this October when she took part in the 31 Days Campaign. She shared 31 days To An Inspired Table. I loved her sweet and easy to follow ideas! This month she is hosting a Cookie Contest {remember...