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.
When We Need the Wisdom of Solomon in the Darkest of Days
You might have noticed I’m not much for speaking a controversial word. I weigh my words carefully. I hold this place as sacred as I can. I know you come here to be encouraged. To grow in your faith. To connect. I don’t want to overwhelm you with sensational topics you...
What I Wore
Happy Wednesday! I hope you had a lovely holiday weekend with your people celebrating #merica. We were pretty low key, except for the dog we are sitting for this summer. He thought the world was coming to an end. He just barely made it through the late night. Oh, and...
On the Hard Parts of Writing and Mothering
"The hardest part of writing is writing." - Nora Ephron I love this quote. Thank you Nora. Simple and to the point. I've been writing words lately in the too few nooks and crannies of my life. I've chased words and stared at the blank screen. Frustrating. I've had...
Because You Know I Love a Hope Story
Do you ever have something you just have to share because you know deep down in your heart, someone, somewhere needs to hear it? This is how I feel about my friend Kayla's new book called Anchored: Finding Hope in the Unexpected. It is a stunningly beautiful...
What I Wore
I like summer. I like it a whole lot. I like the fact that my kids sleep late and shoes are optional. I like iced coffee and trips to get italian ice. I like corn on the cob and afternoon thunderstorms. And I love schedules that breathe. Don't you? Here is what I...
Dear Daughter: 5 Ways to #LiveOriginal
Dear Daughter, I see you standing somewhere between the little girl you’ve always been and the young woman you are trying to become. I know the world feels big and scary at times. It can be tough to focus on what really matters. But remember you are set apart to be...
Hope for the Weary Mom Ebook Sale This Weekend Only
Who doesn't love a good ebook sale! This weekend only the new *'Hope for the Weary Mom" ebook is on sale! Find it from these great online stores: *Amazon Barnes and Noble BAM Christian Book *affiliate links - when you shop through this link at no extra cost to you my...
What I Wore
Happy Wednesday! I actually remembered the Wednesday thing this week. Do you do that in the summer too? I am always asking, "What day is it?" So, just for the summer, What I Wore will run every other Wednesday. Unless of course I forget. In which case it will be...
Lately
I scrolled through my blog feed today and noticed fewer words. You may have noticed too. There are reasons of course, but I thought I would let you know what I've been up to lately. We are finally into summer full swing. My brain is breathing a bit. I find a little...
What I Wore
What? It is Wednesday? I had no idea and I'm blaming the holiday on Monday for throwing me off! Thanks for your sweet words of encouragement last week about my 5 extra pounds. I mean really, you are the best. Here are a few things I wore this week! Left: Hoodie...