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. 

Pray With Me This Christmas!

Distractions can pull us in all directions at Christmastime. It's hard to figure out how to celebrate the birth of Christ in a meaningful way when there are gifts to buy, cookies to bake, and events to add to the calendar. But what if right now, we made a plan to be...

What I’m Loving Right Now in November!

Hey friends! It’s November! It's time to give thanks and gather with your people! New here? What I’m Loving Right Now is a link based list that I curate from things I love and use in my real every day life. I started sharing these items in my emails and...

What I’m Loving Right Now in October

Hey friends! It’s October! Bring on the Pumpkin Spice, cozy cardigans, and cute boots! New here? What I’m Loving Right Now is a link based list that I curate from things I love and use in my real every day life. I started sharing these items in my emails and EVERYONE...

5 Years of Threadbare Prayer

There is something about October that pulls my heart back to simple prayers. I suppose it might be because my wandering heart has been tuned to this song of lament over and over again. A few years ago I started writing Threadbare Prayers on my blog during a wilderness...

Multitude Monday

"God doesn't wait to see how many compliments we will give Him, and then decide wether or not He will show up.  He doesn't need our worship, we need it to remind us of who He is.  " Pastor Danny Counting 1,000 Gifts.... #901  Redeemed what a glorious word! #902  Flag...

What I Wore Wednesday

So I did a little shopping last week. I picked up: Left: Black ruffle tank Center: Grey and navy striped tank Right: Black knit sleeveless dress. I spent less than $40 and picked up a box of contacts as well!  Guess where I shopped? A wholesale club called BJ's. And...

Grace Notes :: Galatians 5 & 6

It was for freedom that Christ set us free; therefore, keep standing firm and do not be subject again to a yoke of slavery. Galatians 5:1 The Galatians had started with the Paul's message of Christ crucified, but in his absence, they ran back to the law. They felt...

Multitude Monday

Counting 1,000 Gifts... #886  It is for freedom that Christ set us free.  Galatians 5:1 #887  The inspiration to trust God with my heart on page. #888  Lunch with the girls.  Silly, fun, lively girls. #889  Singing on a Wednesday.  What a blessing! #890  Welcoming...

Grace Story :: Ashley Wells

Ashley is a 20-something year old seminary wife who lives in Louisville, KY with her husband, Michael. Godwilling, they are hoping to expand their family through way of adoption later this year. Ashley is passionate about encouraging women to live for the Lord in all...

Note to Self….

Dear Self, Next year, at the end of May 2012 you will be tired. You will not have any brain cells left or be able to form complete sentences.  You will lack motivation and you will dream of escaping to a tropical location with a good book.  You will be crazy.  Honest...

What I Wore Wednesday

{L} For Cheesecake and Conversation with Gretchen :: White tunic {ATL}, Navy Tank {Old Navy}, Belt {Nordstroms Jr.}, Jeans {Edie Bauer}. {C} For church :: Gingham Jacket {CAbi}, Aqua Tank {H&M}, Jeans {same as above} {R} For general mommying :: Layered tanks {Navy...

Grace Notes :: Galatians 3 & 4

Galatians 3 & 4 are heavy in doctrine. There is much to be said about how Paul explains the relationship between law and grace.  But here for me is the bottom line... 19 My children, with whom I am again in labor until Christ is formed in you— Galatians 4:19 Paul...

Multitude Monday

How do we not praise Him for the faithfulness He pours forth every day?  Truly, gratitude changes everything.... Counting 1,000 #861  The heavens speak without saying a word. {Psalm 19:3} #862  Days with no real plans. #863  Snickerdoodles and fingernail painting....