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.
Christmas Starts Now!
Do you love Christmas like I love Christmas? I love the sound of Christmas I love the coziness of Christmas I love the traditions of Christmas I love baking at Christmas I love the LIGHT of Christmas It is truly my favorite time of the year. However, I also understand...
Back to School Prayer Club for Moms of Teens
It's back to school season. Last week I took my daughter to Target and spent $785 on paper, pencils, and folders. JK. But it was a lot of money. And honestly, I didn't mind too much. She is excited to start her sophomore year and I am excited for her. I think she he...
What I’m Loving Right Now in August
Hey friends! Happy August! Goodbye Summer! Hello MORE favorite things! New here? What I’m Loving Right Now is a link based list that I curate from things I love and use in my real every day life. I started sharing these items in my emails and EVERYONE has been...
Everyday Prayers for Christmas
Do you ever feel like you don’t know what to pray at Christmastime? As the calendar turns from November to December, do you think, “There’s so much to do! How am I going to celebrate this important season with my family when I am already weary?” Join me as I take you...
What I’m Loving Right Now in July
Hey friends! Happy July! We are at the midway point of 2025! Can you believe it? Welcome to one of my favorite things! What I’m Loving Right Now is a link based list that I curate from things I love and use in my real every day life. I started sharing these items...
A Goodreads Giveaway
My amazing publisher Bethany House is joining Goodreads to give away 15 copies of Praying for Teen Girls! Why should you enter? 1. It's free! 2. You might win! 3. Ading Praying for Teen Girls to your "want to read" shelf gives it exposure so other people can see and...
What I’m Loving Right Now in June
What I’m Loving Right Now is a link based list that I curate from things I love and use in my real every day life. I started sharing these items in my emails and EVERYONE has been loving it too. So I thought they needed to live somewhere a bit more permanent. For...
Praying for Graduates
Your girl is graduating. And I know you have feelings. You can't help but remember how cute it was when she graduated from kindergarten, but this? This feels like a big deal. Because it is a big deal. I've been through this three times already (with one more to go!)...
What I’m Loving Right Now in May!
What I’m Loving Right Now is a link based list that I curate from things I love and use in my real every day life. I started sharing these items in my emails and EVERYONE has been loving it too. So I thought they needed to live somewhere a bit more permanent. For...
Praying for Teen Girls is Now Available!
The teen years are an emotional roller coaster in your daughter's life. They can filled with difficulties, insecurities, temptations, and opportunities to make unwise decisions. She still needs you . . . but sometimes you honestly don't know what to do. In my new...