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.
Scarf Flash Sale with Dayspring
This little beauty of a scarf . . . . . . is only $10 for then next 4 hours! It is a Dayspring Flash sale! Click the link below to grab one for yourself at $10 each. This sale is effective today only, October 11, 2012 from 11:00AM-3:00pm CST. (shipping and tax will...
What I Wore
Fall is here. Don't you love it? We are cruising way down to the mid-80's here. So that means I can wear more layers and peel them off when I get too hot. But on the upside, we spent the morning at the beach and it was glorious. Here are a few things I wore recently....
The Joy Dare
"As I am purposefully grateful for daily gifts all around me, joy fills my heart and I find Jesus right there at the kitchen table, while taking a walk with my girls, or tucking them into bed. When I find Him, my heart can’t help but worship." From the new Hope for...
What You Can Do Today : End Bible Poverty
Two of my favorite people are Lara Williams and Katie Orr. Last weekend they crashed at my place for about 6 hours. They chatted with my girls, I introduced them to peanuts mixed with candy corn, and we had a dinner filled up with heart connecting conversation. These...
10 Things My Allume Roomie Might Want to Know About Me
In just a few short weeks I am headed to Allume, which is a Christian Blogging Conference. I love this conference because it helps me learn how to use my little corner of the blogging world for God's glory. Plus, I get to to interact with some of my favorite blogger...
Close to my heart, the (in)couragers start today
If you have been following my blog for any length of time you know a couple of things: I love to connect with women on everything from faith to the daily stuff of life. I am a crazy fan of the (in)courage blog, which is a part of Dayspring. Well, I am excited to tell...
The Joy Dare
Image by Tim Smith, Honor Photography (My birthday girl last month at a night of Praise and Worship at our church) Today I spent most of the day in tears. They were tears of joy. I think it all started because my oldest turned 13 today. I can't even believe it is...
What a Mama Needs
We mamas are crazy busy and we tend to run from need to need and forget that deep down we need a few things, too. Sometimes, it takes hopping on a plane and flying across the country to remember who we are and what feeds are souls. A mama needs to go. She needs to...
What I Wore to .dotMOM : A tiara, feather boa and my blog shoes
What do 1,000 moms wear to a conference in Birminham, Alabama? Well, most of them wear awesome long tunic lace tops. I have no idea where these tops come from. I guess I should have stopped at least one of these mamas and asked her. All of them wear boots. And they...
.dotMOM Blogger Notes
This past weekend I was honored to be invited by Lifeway to be a guest blogger for .dotMOM in Birmingham, Alabama. I had the best time. I'll probably drone on and on about this event for the next few days, but a mama has to share every detail right? Thanks so much...