Front Porch

Let’s share something worthwhile together.

Front porches are where people sit and share words, sweet tea, coffee, or lemonade together. It’s a quiet spot where you can think by yourself or converse with family and friends. The porch is where words and memories grow and where you first greet your guests. In keeping with that tradition, I wanted to invite you into my home from the front porch. I hope you’ll stop and visit a while.

A brief introduction
This blog is my writing outlet, where I share what inspires me and hope to inspire you in your writing and reading pursuits as well. My mission: Pursuing that which is lovely and worthy of praise (Phil. 4:8) through my stories, poetry, prose, and photography.


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