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.
Parenting On Purpose
Last night my seven year old came into my room long after she was supposed to be in bed. "Mommy, " she said with tear stained cheeks," I don't know how to pray? I try to pray, and to listen to God, but I can't hear Him. And I keep doing bad things like lying. I...
Only By His Grace
Looking back over this past year, I can honestly say the way I made it through was only by His grace. So many times, I felt inadequate to the calling God has placed on my life. Each day, I realized that I needed Him every hour. I found myself truly depending on Him...
Do You Have a Heart for Prayer?
Praying not only affects us, it also reaches out and touches those for whom we pray. When we pray for our children, we are asking God to make His presence part of their lives and work powerfully in their behalf. The Power of a Praying Parent by Stormie Omartian Are...
And Action!
Hey friends! Check out my first attempt at vlogging! Be kind and yes the secret words are "super excited". P.S. Many years ago I was chosen to help pick the Indiana high school basketball sectional pairings which was aired live on TV! Now, in Indiana basketball...
Multitude Monday
Counting 1,000 Gifts.... #388 The gift of a single moment with joy, silliness, laughter, and sisters.
The Best of Link Up Edition
Happy Friday! Do you have your Best Of link up ready? It can be anything from a great heartfelt post you ran across, a fun summer idea from a friend, to a new blog you {heart}. Typically, what I do is make a list during the week of things I find to be The Best and...
Mom & Me Cook
In a house full of girls you can imagine that time in the kitchen can get pretty crazy. My girls love to cook! While in my heart I dream of us all sitting around the table together making cookies and laughing, it can in reality get pretty competitive with everyone...
Making Scripture Visible In Your Home, Part 2
Last week, I shared with you a couple of ways to get Scripture Visible In Your Home by using what you had on hand. Today, I am sharing some of my favorite online shops. Jennifer from Studio JRU says - "Faith is a big part of my life and my art. God has given me with...
Chair Time
Psalm 100 Shout joyfully to the Lord, all the earth. Serve the Lord with gladness; Come before Him with joyful singing. Know that the Lord Himself is God; It is He who has made us and not we ourselves; We are His people and the sheep of His pasture. Enter His gates...
Multitude Monday
Counting 1,000 Gifts.... #373 The way she decorates the house with homemade heartfelt goodies. #376 Toothless smiles. #378 How she bears my discipline. #379 Her comedic timing. #380 Tears shed for friends that move away. #382 Determination for finding her place in the...