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 Wore
A promise is a promise and What I Wore is back friends! This will be short and sweet today, because I have at least 10 other things I need to be doing, including hitting the books because this teacher has to teach next week! Left: Blue dress, belt, white jeans (All...
Help Me Pick the Cover For My New Book!
You have all been so great helping me write my new book, so now I'd love for you to help me pick out the cover! Which of these 3 covers do you like best for How to Be Ok With Where You Are? #1 Girl with Hat #2 Suitcase girl #3 Train Station girl Let the voting...
She Speaks
""She Speaks is a promise kept to God to help other women who are called to serve God through writing,speaking and leadership." Lysa Terkeurst For the past few years I have wanted to attend She Speaks, which is a conference by the ministry of Proverbs 31 Women. But,...
Four Things I Learned In July
1. God's word was written to give us instruction and hope. This may not seem like a big deal, because really in the back of my mind I should know this. I do know this. But what I learned this month while preparing for a talk I gave at She Speaks is it is written in...
The NEW Mothers of Daughters
My girls are growing up fast. All my efforts to slow down time have gone fruitless. Today they are 13, 10, 7, and 3. Tomorrow they'll be 23, 20, 17, and 13. I am challenged every day by their need for me to be the mother God created me to be. I want to get it right,...
P.S. Mom, It Doesn’t Get Easier
Lately, I've heard a lot of talk on on the seasons of motherhood and how it gets easier. Oh, how I want to believe it is true. But, seeing how I'm 14 years into it, I think that may be wishful thinking. I've come to the realization, motherhood does not get easier. It...
Things I Learned in June
Emily Freeman is hosting a link-up today called "Things I Learned in June" so I thought I'd play along. And let's be honest, since it is summer and June is a month my brain usually goes on a long vacation, I'm way impressed I learned something. Plus, you all know my...
Can I Pray for You?
I want to pray over you today. This isn't my prayer. It is David's. He was not a mom. He was a king. He was not being overwhelmed by toddlers or arguing with a teenager. He was running for His life from a crazy man, which may sort of be the same thing. What we know...
What I Wore
Summer is like a welcome house guest at our place. She comes with a cute tote bag filled with all sorts of lazy and camp fun. I want her to stay for more than 12 weeks but she insists that I would tire of her. I would argue, but I thinks she is probably right. Plus,...
To Walk or Stay Book Club
Earlier this spring, I asked you a few questions: What if you found yourself in a very difficult situation? What if that difficult situation was your marriage? What if you had every reason to walk away, but God asked you to stay? This question was inspired by friend...