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.
Christmas :: Martha (Stewart) Dreams and a Mary Heart {Part 2}
"...but few things are needed—or indeed only one. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her." Luke 10:42 NIV December is packed full with celebrations, shopping, baking, and memory making. I love every minute of it. But, as I pour...
Christmas: Martha (Stewart) Dreams and A Mary Heart {Part 1}
They arrived in my mailbox in November. Martha, Southern Living and BH&G all inviting me to deck the halls abundantly. Visions of garland, homemade cookie ornaments, and life size nativities danced in my head. "Even though I live in Florida, I CAN create a winter...
Multitude Monday
Counting 1,000 Gifts... #561 Story telling that draws hearts to the Greatest Story told. #562 He became like us. #563 "His law is love and His gospel is peace". #564 Hearing my 4 year old sing songs of Christmas from the back seat. #565 Watching my daughter shine...
Top Posts November 2010
Family Devo Challenge Multitude Monday {November 1} Porch Post :: Terilynne Making Scripture Visible In Your Home (original post 07/10) Are You Ever Grateful I saw this idea on Michael Hyatt’s blog recently and I loved it. Michael is the CEO of Thomas Nelson...
Silent Night, Holy Night
Last night I listened as children held candles high and sang Silent Night, Holy Night. My heart was overwhelmed with the presence of the Lord. All is calm, all is bright.... How ironic for children to sing this line so sweetly. (perhaps my not so calm day with my 4...
Taking Back Christmas And A Winner
Thank you so much for joining me for the Family Devo Challenge! I hope you will think through your Christmas list and give this wonderful resource (Jesus Calling) to the kids in your life! The winner of the set of both books is Danielle from This Life I Live! {If...
Multitude Monday
#551 Harvesting a years worth of gratitude. #552 The table overflowing with blessings. #553 Four year old Thanksgiving prayers that end with "Happy Christmas Eve!" #554 Sharing Psalm 100 with our girls and the knowing His Word does not return void. #555 My husband's...
Perseverance :: Make Mine a Grande for Two (Part 3)
{Part 1 :: Click Here} {Part 2 :: Click Here} Lucky for me, perseverance is contagious too. And Life Giving Words are ready whenever I need them. They say: Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders...
An Old Fashioned Thanksgiving
"Children, we have special cause to be thankful that the sorrow we expected was changed into joy, so we'll read a chapter 'fore we go to bed, and give thanks where thanks is due." Then Tilly set out the light stand with the big Bible on it, and a candle on each side,...
Perseverance :: What to do when Princess Leia Falls In a Puddle (Part 2)
{Part 1 :: click here.} I saw it in her eyes on Trick Or Treat night. Quitting seemed like the obvious thing to do. She had landed herself smack in the middle of a mud puddle in her long, white, flowing, Princess Leia outfit, candy everywhere, water soaked and...