Hey Everybody! Welcome to the new blog! I’m so grateful you stopped over. I wish there was a way I could hand you a steamy, chubby mug of coffee or a mason jar filled with iced tea, and a warm slice of banana bread while you peruse the new digs. It’s just so lovely to have you!

Though I’ve been blogging for over 11 years, the blog hasn’t had a facelift in over 8! I happened to have married a Tech-RockSTAR who has encouraged me for yeeeeears to switch from Blogger to WordPress. As you may know, I have also been attending a writing Academy (Shout out to Write Brilliant!), and they have also encouraged (forced) me to switch to WordPress. Thank you to the Write Brilliant team for the final push, especially Margaret- who’s idea it was for me to get pictures done and to wear the blue top, Jonathan- who gave a killer talk in session 8 about blogging, including ditching Blogger, and Jessica who shared fabulous insight in our July Webinar!

It.feels.so.GRAND. It’s like the experience of cozying up on your couch with a vibrant new coat of paint on the walls. The bones are the same, but the look is scrumptious. Guys, I’ve finally adapted to living in 2017!

Thank you SO MUCH Babe (my husband, Chuck!) for taking hours to build my new site, and especially for staying up until 12:37 last night so I could share it today. (His bedtime is normally about 8:47pm.) You cheer me on and push me to tackle my dreams. You believe in who Jesus has crafted me to be. I love how you love me.

Thank you to my cousin, Kayla for taking me on not one, but two photo shoots to get just the right header photo. You have a generous heart and I am grateful for how you share your beautiful gift of photography with me.

Thank you to Leigh for the precious family photos you captured for us. If you live in her area, look her up for all your photography needs!

Thank you to my friend deAnn for teaching me the value and power of writing in community. Because of you, I’ve learned to be in-tune to the Spirit’s promptings in my writing and also that “Creativity burns Satan’s biscuits!” I’ve learned to embrace and celebrate the creativity God has gifted me- to ALL of us.

Lastly, THANK YOU my readers!! Thank you to those who have cheered me on for 11 years, to those who check in along the way, and to those who have just now stopped by. I value each one of you and am grateful to serve you here.

Here’s to many more years together. Let’s kick it off with a GIVE AWAY! I think I’d like to share that coffee or tea & banana bread with you, after all.

***For USA residents only (sorry my around the world friends!). To enter to win a Starbucks gift card:

1.) Please leave a comment on the blog about what brings YOU joy

2.) Share this post on your favorite social media account & tag me (@abigailjoydubbe)

Winner will be chosen at random and announced this Friday, August 25th.