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. 

What I’m Loving In March

Welcome to “What I’m Loving!”  This list exists because I love them. I always read them from some of my favorite interneters (Myquillyn Smith, Emily Lex, etc). And in the past year, since I’ve been sharing my own list, you have loved them too. Thank you for your...

What I’m Loving in February

It's February! What a fun month! Welcome to "What I'm Loving!"  This list exists because I love them. I always read them from some of my favorite interneters (Myquillyn Smith, Emily Lex, etc). And in the past year, since I’ve been sharing my own list, you have loved...

What I’m Loving in January

Happy January! I love a fresh start, how about you? I've been back in the office and thinking through my 2026 goals. I LOVE vision planning, always have. But sometimes it takes a bit to keep me motivated. Here are a few things I'm loving in January for 2026!  This...

Best-Loved Books of 2025

Hello happy readers! If you are a book-worm, word-nerd, who reads  every single day this is for you. If you are a beach reader who would rather read then scroll this is for you. If. you WANT to be a reader and have goals in 2026 to read more, this is for you....

Multitude Monday

Counting 1,000 Gifts..... 358. The way her eyes crinkle when she smiles. 359. How she loves her daddy. 360. The laughter she shares with her sisters 362. How she fits in our family. Thankful,

A Sweet Treat

Today I have the sweetest treat to be a guest barista at Internet Cafe Devotions. Awhile back, I took a step of faith and sent them a rework of a post I wrote here called I Need Thee Every Hour. To my surprise, they sweetly accepted and chose today to post it. You can...

Social Graces

In his newly published Bringing Up Girls, Dr. James Dobson writes:A girl who has been trained properly is never completely knocked off balance when she is in an unfamiliar circumstance. She knows what is expected of her and how to deal with it. Her sense of self worth...

Words To Live By

"Almost any of us can be heroic, even daring in the midst of great excitement. But it takes a much more steadfast faith in our Father to stay true in the quiet place where He puts us. It is in the daily duties of our little lives where God asks us to be loyal, steady...

Chair Time

I was honored this past weekend to guest post for my friend Megan at The Tuckers Take Tennessee. After praying about what I could share, I felt led to continue my story and write about the legacy I want to leave my children. I hope you will join me there, and read...

Multitude Monday

Counting 1,000 Gifts.... 330. Mike loves the Lord and serves Him with His life. 331. He spends time with the girls. 332. He works hard so I can stay home. 333. He supports me as their teacher. 334. He loves being a dad of girls. 335. He listens to countless words....

The Best Of….

A couple of weeks ago, I shared with you some of my favorites from around the blog world. The response from you was great! Here are a few more worthy finds...The Best of Multitude Monday...Jezamama made it to 1,000 gifts! I love that she calls herself a Gratitude...

Home School Village

Robyn, Stef, Sue, and Susan started The Homeschool Village with a desire to provide a place of connection and encouragement for homeschool moms. Each week, they have a link up party at Layton Family Joy, focusing on a new topic of discussion that is applicable to the...

Words To Live By

"Good parenting almost always requires sacrifice.Childhood lasts only for a brief moment,but should be given priority while it is passing before your eyes."Bringing Up GirlsDr. James DobsonLooking Forward,

Raising Kids In Faith

Tonight I am taking part in Gather Inspirit TV hosted by Mingle TV. We will be discussing raising kids in faith. Other guests will include Abby from Tommy Nelson Publishers, Brooke and Erin from The M.O.B. Society (Mothers of Boys) and other moms from the MODsquad...