So, it’s April 13.
The end of Lent, and the conclusion of my social media fast from blogging, Twitter, and Facebook.
What can I say? It’s honestly been a very refreshing few weeks. My perspective on blogging and online networking continues to shift, and even though I’m “back,” so to speak, I’m not really quite sure what being “back” means.
Something you will notice is the new blog design (RSS friends, click here to check it out). This is something I’m very excited about. When you visit the home page of FlowerDust.net, you’ll see a feature in the header.? Currently, it’s focused on the trip I’ll be taking to Kolkata (Calcutta), India, in two weeks with Compassion International.? This feature will change at times to help elevate causes or gifts that I think would be valuable to you.
There’s a little more information included in this new design, which can all be found in the header – information about where I’m speaking, some new services I’m offering, and an always-changing list of recommended resources.
Some other cosmetic changes are using gravatars – because you guys are so darn attractive – and easier ways to share the conversations by using the Tweet This plugin at the bottom of the post.? You’ll also notice the Comment Luv feature when you leave a comment, because we’d all like to know what’s on your mind.
Even with all of the changes, you shouldn’t need to resubscribe to my blog. But in case you haven’t yet, or if you want to make sure you’re subscribed, you can simply click here to sign up for an RSS feed or an email subscription.
I’m excited to see how the relationships on this blog will continue to grow and how we can keep learning from each other.
It’s clean. It’s simple. And hopefully easy to use. If there’s something that looks weird to you, or a feature you’d like to see added, feel free to let me know.
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74 responses to “Welcome Back”
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Welcome back. Since you last blogged I got my copy of Mad Church Disease. I haven’t had a chance to read it yet but looking forward to it. (We alos need to set up a time for me to record a radio interview with you to spread the word down under.)
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Welcome back! You were missed.
Excited to hear more about what God is doing in your life.
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Yes, you were missed.
Love the new design.
Looking forward to reading about India!
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Welcome Back Anne! The new design is awesome…also, nice updated photo of yourself…you look like a fresh bowl of sunshine, as usual!
Been reading up on your past posts and looking forward to your return. Welcome back!
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Great look on the blog! Looking forward to hearing more of your heart!
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welcome back! the new design looks great
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Welcome back! Glad you enjoyed your respite, onward and upward!
CindyK?s last blog post..Can’t we all just be friends???!!!????!1?!!1
Good to have you back, Anne!
Welcome back, sistuh! so glad u r back1 i’ve missed u. u look great as does ur blog!
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Welcome back! I’m excited to read about your renewed perspective. :) Thanks for having the courage to do the difficult things.
It’s good to see you back again! I really like the new look too! You rock Anne!
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Good to have you back Anne. Looking forward to your India trip.
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Welcome back. Missed ya.
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Glad to see you back.
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welcome back, anne! love the new design. just got my copy (finally) of mad church disease… looking forward to diving in.
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Welcome Back!
Hello, dear–welcome back. Good to “hear” your voice again. Eager to hear what all you have to share with us.
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P.S. Love the subheader. LOL.
Shannon?s last blog post..Indeed
Also… I LOVE the descriptive tag of you from your bio: “transformational activist”
Daniel Decker?s last blog post..Don?t let the world change you?
Welcome back Anne! We’ve missed you! The blogging world just wasn’t the same without you.
Love the new features and layout for your blog. Looks like you were a busy girl!
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great to see you back and i like the new design… ill be following the india trip
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I’m really glad you’re back. I look forward to seeing how you’re led from here.
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Totally praying for your continued journey.
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Welcome back. I’m excited to follow your India trip. I was heartbroken to hear that the kids from Slumdog Millionaire who were in gowns and tuxes at the Oscars, returned home back into the slums. Bon Voyage
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Welcome Back, Anne! I’m glad it was a restful time for you!
I just finished Mad Church Disease and passed it along to a few in my church. It has been ever so helpful for me. I’ve been setting boundaries all over the place and even went on a diet and back to the gym! I don’t want to give up on ministry but I sure needed to make sure it was in the right place in my life.
Love the new design and can’t wait to read about your trip to India. I have a friend who just got back – life changing experience for her. Her photos of the people are just beautiful.
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probably will write something after i read the post, but wanted to say WELCOME BACK!!! you were missed, friend. :)
WOW! Anne, I just read your ‘about’ page. All I can say is that I love you! Life sure is messy – mine sure was.
Thank you for not being afraid to muck about in the mud. It can’t stick to us any more, but we can clean it up if we try!!!
Thank you for your utter transparency!
CindyK?s last blog post..Can’t we all just be friends???!!!????!1?!!1
OK, this is the comment-after-reading-today’s-post. ;) no matter what being “back” turns out to be, i have no doubt that this touchpoint of connection will be valuable, challenging, and fun.
lay-tah!
i like the new look, anne… especially the featured update section.
Welcome back! I’ve taken a few social media hiatuses (is that the plural??) myself lately, and I agree it’s a good way to focus from time to time…but it’s always nice to come back too :)
Vera?s last blog post..He Is Risen
welcome back, Anne –
Finally got my copy of Mad Church Disease, hope to jump into it this week!
Fred
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Welcome back. Wow! Good job at doing at what you said you’d do. Most peopple couldn’t do it! :-)
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Welcome back, Anne. Your insight and challenges have been missed. In the meantime I’ve been reading MCD — although I have laid it down a couple times because the words are too much — too convicting. Then I go back. I think it’s time again.
One word, when Pete points out your sign-spinning talent…. remind him of his roof caper….
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Anne – Love the new design and welcome back. Looking forward to reading about what God has shown you during your fast.
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Great to have you back Anne. I look forward to the next chapter of FlowerDust.net
And, has that copy of MCD which was winging it’s way to Australia caught its flight ? Just checking if I should be looking out for it yet or not :)
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HI Anne. Welcome back!
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Welcome back Anne. Looking forward to your refreshed perspective on here. Also, I love the white space, simplicity and overall look to your blog. You’ve got a gift!
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Love the new look.
I missed you over Lent!
Welcome back.
xo
YAY! You are back!! I saw you at church yesterday and meant to stop and say “hi”, but you looked pretty busy. Nex time I will be sure to grab ya!. Glad you are back and looking forward to getting together when you get back from India.
YES! She’s baaaaaaack! :)
Rachel L. Richard?s last blog post..You Stink Of Hope
Good to hear from you again. Really like the new design!
Welcome back Anne. Glad to have your honest perspective on life back online.
Jason Salamun?s last blog post..Jesus, Sin, and the Cross
Nice new design Anne and welcome back.
Cannot wait to hear about your upcoming trip….favor though
Please take of dear Angie on the trip….her fear of flying combined with Pete and a Flip video camera might not pair well :)
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Thanks everyone. It is so glad to be back and to see your lovely faces!
Yay!! So glad you’re back!! The new design is awesome too!! :-)
Brooke?s last blog post..Spring is in the air?
Just came over from Twitter. So glad that I did. Read the sample chapter and was blown away. The pain continues long after the dust as settled.
Thanks for writing it.
And welcome back. Hope you loved your time away
Mary?s last blog post..God is and I?m not
Welcome back Anne! You were definitely missed from my reader and from tweetdeck! Very Anne-less. I’m glad the flower is back, and I don’t have too bad of allergies.
So excited for your next trip! Thanks for caring about your readers!
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love the look, Anne. especially love the emphasis on story. can’t wait to see what God does through you & to you in India!
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Again,happy to see you back
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The blogosphere has missed you Anne. Welcome back.
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Anne, just wanted to add my welcome back to the many you have already received.
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Anne,
I am glad you are back as well. Please keep writing about female porn/sex addcition. We are intrested in starting a support group for women in our city, but need a woman [like yourself] to step forward and help us get started.
God bless,
Jerry Sinclair,
Faithful and True of Jacksonville, FL
Glad to see you back online. Let me know how those Crazy Love DVD’s are. I might get them myself.
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welcome back.
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hi
Welcome back, Anne.
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Thanks for the email update.
I updated you on my blog link list.
Blessings,
Roxx
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Glad you’re back! Can’t wait to read up on what’s going on! Gotta insert your blog back into my blog-reading schedule! ;-)
Thanks for the email! That is so exciting you are going to India. Can’t wait to get the updates! Happy (day late) Easter!
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Welcome back Anne. I missed reading your blog. I am thrilled though that you took the time away to refresh with God. I loved your book, it blessed and impacted me. Thanks again for the interview as well.
Glad your back, however that looks. :-)
I thought I’d say “Welcome Back” here instead of on Twitter, cuz it seems like you’re having to tweet WAY too much thanking people for saying “Welcome Back”.
So…
Welcome back.
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Yay, you’re back. :)
Looking forward to your trip to India. How exciting!
You guys are awesome, and thanks Paul :) Smart man.
Welcome back.
Peace
Marquis
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Welcome Back! Been reading your book, Great!
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Hi Anne.
I found your blog during Lent and have been looking forward to you writing again. I appreciate your openness and honesty in your “about” section. I have recently started a blog and I want to be real about sharing the pain and hope in my life
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Hey Anne! Welcome back….I have missed your blogs. Looking forward to reading your posts. I have enjoyed your perspectives in past posts….
S.
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Welcome back Anne!
Looking forward to reading more of your blog.
God bless ‘_^
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Hey, love the new design. I’m a big fan of comment luv and WWSGD. I also like the feature element. Good stuff. Oh, and I’m enjoying and recommending the book.
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How brave of you to stop blogging/twittering/facebooking for 6 weeks. Tell us more about that experience – What did it teach you? Did you miss it? I’d love to hear about that…
Oh, and welcome back to the wide, wild world of the blogosphere. :)
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Anne, so excited to see that you kept your lent committment. Welcome back!
YAY you’re back :)