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....

Chair Time

"Quiet Time. The term is vital, descriptive of the very manner in which we receive an in-flooding of the Lord's life...""We must have a fresh in-flooding of life for soul and body too, or we will dry up and be like deserts in a desert.""The real question, however is...

Looking Forward

I have a new regular blog post that I will begin next Friday called The Friday Five! Be sure to check it out!Here is a great quote a friend of mine posted on Facebook by John Piper:Service to children is a great litmus paper test of whether you are in the quest of...

Winner Of Valentine Giveaway

What a super fun week and Valentine Giveaway! I hope you enjoyed stopping by Tahra's shop and admiring her amazing handiwork. I just love supporting moms who are using their creativity to bless their family. Tahra you do beautiful work!But now on to the good stuff!...

Blogs I Love

Have you ever read words that inspire you to do something? That move you to tears, hug your children more or just slow down and be refreshed? I have been making it a daily assignment to read such words penned by Ann Voskamp at A Holy Experience. Her words truly speak...

Valentine Giveaway

Happy Valentines Day! I hope that you spend today with the ones you love! To celebrate this day I am having my first giveaway!My friend Tahra has opened a Etsy shop called Designs by Tahra featuring her unique handmade jewelry designs. Tahra is a hardworking home...

How Are You Strong & Giveaway is Coming!!!

Did you hear about my first giveaway? Check back on Valentines Day for a sweet treat and a chance to win! Here is an awesome post from Heart to Heart with Holley!"The Rest of Your Story 22: What are your strengths? Strength: a personal characteristic that can be used...

I'm So Excited!!

I set a goal that when I had 25 followers I would host a giveaway. I hit that number right around the time my baby was born and have not had the time to put that plan into motion! Well, today I contacted a friend of mine who is going to donate the prize for the...

Chair Time

Psalm 90: 12, 14So teach us to number our days, That we may present to You a heart of wisdom...O satisfy us in the morning with your lovingkindness, that we may sing for joy and be glad all our days.Last year for Christmas my husband bought me an amazing chair and a...