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.
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...
Shop At Home :: DaySpring Sale
To kick off the holiday week, DaySpring is having a huge sale starting right now! You can get 30% off your purchase from their online store! Click here, to shop and save! Be sure to use the coupon code SUPER30 at checkout! Sale ends on November 30. Jesus is the Gift...
Family Devo Challenge (Part 3) {Giveaway}
"I created you to glorify Me. This means you can never spend too much time praising and thanking Me. Praising Me says you know that I am God and you trust My control over your life. Thanking Me opens your heart to receive My Presence and My Peace --the richest,...
Multitude Monday
Counting 1,000 Gifts #543 He who began in a good work in me WILL complete it. {Philippians 1:6} #544 The 4 year old that delights and challenges me all at the same time. #545 Light and momentary afflictions that show me He is in control. #546 Words of encouragement....
Perseverance :: The Work Of It (Part 1)
Perseverance. The word leaps off the page. I close my eyes and turn it over in my mind. “I need it, Lord,” I half pray, half remind myself. See, I have been thinking about the opposite of perseverance, too. It creeps in little by little each day, till I find myself...