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....

What I Wore Wednesday….I'm back!

Hey girls!  It feels like forever since I've written a What I Wore Wednesday post! Be honest, have you missed it? Are new to 29lincolnave?  Do you know about WIWW?  The basic idea is this: get dressed, take pictures, and post pictures on Wednesday. I do this for a...

Writer,Girl

The first person I spoke to at The Relevant Blogging Conference said it out loud. She said, "You are a writer.  You have a voice." I was stunned.  I back pedaled and she said, "Why don't you believe it?" Oh wow. Why don't I believe it? Looking back, words have always...

Write It, Girl! ( Week 1)

This in partnership with my dear friend Katie of Living Devotionally. I couldn't be more excited! Write it, Girl Starts Now! Whatever is on your heart, whatever is going on in your life. Write it, girl. I am a writer; make that declaration. Regardless of your...

Teaming up for Hope

Today, I am teaming up for hope with my friend Brooke of the M.O.B. Society. Each Saturday in November, we will be writing on Hope for the Weary Mom.  Are you weary?  I know I am. Would you bring your coffee cup over to MODsquad today, and hang out with me there? It...

She is Relevant

She is Relevant.... {Pictured here: Brooke, Stef & Kristen, Kimba, Lara, Erin, Natalie, Emily, Michelle, Joy, Michelle, Rachel, Kristin, Katie, Terilynne, Katie & Stef.} : : : And so is.... She loved on me with coffee. She spoke words that I have not had the...

Finished…

31 Days is finished. The Relevant Conference is finished. My heart is full. I am free. I think I'll just soak it all in for a couple of days. See you soon.

31 Days {Day 31} :: You are Free

You are free... from worry from should to live, really live to dream to just be to love extravagantly to eat chocolate Because it was for freedom that He set you free in the first place. (Galatians 5:1)  You were made for it.  Nothing less will do for you, girl.  So...