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...

Instead…

I was going to write an amazing and dynamic post yesterday.  But instead I did this.... Question :: Do you play WITH your kiddos? P.S.  I {heart} instagram.  It is documenting my life.

What I Wore Wednesday

Fashion quote of the week: Spend more money on clothes and hair. Isaac Mizrahi Left :: Coral tank {Old Navy}, Navy 3/4 sleeve cardi {Walmart}, The white jeans {Ann Taylor Loft} Center :: Black ribbed tank {Old Navy}, Boyfriend denim cuffed capri {Eddie Bauer} (love...

Grace Notes Summer Study :: Galatians

For the next 5 or so weeks, I will be working my way through the book of Galatians.  My plan was to write one Grace Notes post on each chapter.  But, already I see 2 posts I'd love to write from Galatians Chapter 2.  So, since it's summer, and I'm feeling a little...

Multitude Monday

I will give you hidden treasures, riches stored in secret places, so that you may know that I am the LORD, the God of Israel, who summons you by name. Isaiah 45:3 #826 He gives hidden treasures. #827  My crazy baby who loves her daddy. #828  The applause of many for...

Join the Applause

Can I chat with you for a minute? When was the last time you really worshipped? Have you had any "Come and see moments" with your kids lately? Do you believe that gratitude changes everything? Would you like to be part of a movement that seeks to inspire global...

Multitude Monday

How do you let grace sing in your heart? {Colossians 3:16} You give thanks for the simple, the sweet, and the things that make your life uniquely yours... #813 My children leading worship. #814  The LAST day of school. #815  My dad's 65th birthday. #816   Friends who...

Random, I know.

You are free to get up and happy dance with me! I am 100% committed do cleaning out and overhauling our school room before the end of May.  On second thought, it may take till June.  But, I'm 97.8% committed to working in there until it's finished. This weekend I am...

What I Wore Wednesday

Thank you for your sweet comments on last week's post about me turning well, you know! I truly appreciate your encouragement.  Every time I sit down to write a WIWW post I ask myself, "What in the world am I going to say?  Does this really matter?" And then I think...