by Darcy Wiley | Nov 26, 2012 | Pencils & Pens, Preserve Your Story {31 Days}
I step over kid art and toys, all the things that have migrated from their appropriate spaces throughout the house to the communal space here. The counter top, my domain isn’t much better, a mix of junk mail and pans soaking in soapsuds, all waiting for me to get...
by Darcy Wiley | Nov 25, 2012 | Pencils & Pens, Preserve Your Story {31 Days}
The first time I ever clicked “follow” in blog world was on Ann Voskamp’s site, A Holy Experience. My friend Sarah had led me to her and I settled right in with the beautiful imagery, the grace-filled moments, and the devotion to God all served up on the farm table....
by Darcy Wiley | Nov 24, 2012 | Pencils & Pens, Preserve Your Story {31 Days}
Every time I see a play or musical I get this little itch to join the chorus, or practice for a supporting role. I watch the actors’ confident movements, their convincing voices, all the loveliness of set and costume and literature put to music, and it makes me want...
by Darcy Wiley | Nov 23, 2012 | Pencils & Pens, Preserve Your Story {31 Days}
{The giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your enthusiastic response. Results announced midday on Friday, November 30 here.} After blogging quietly for myself and my family for five years, I started Message in a Mason Jar last November with the intention of...
by Darcy Wiley | Nov 21, 2012 | Pencils & Pens, Preserve Your Story {31 Days}, Sweet Tea
We gather around to feast on grace, to celebrate the bounty of the year or to thank Him for the way He’s helped us muscle through hard times, all things through Him who gives us strength. We squeeze tight at the table in the name of family and faith with good gifts...