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...

The Best Of :: for Moms

Happy Friday, girl!  You made it!  If you can find 15 extra minutes to yourself this weekend, check out these great links for Moms! My girls at MODsquad Blog are spending time at the Cafe today and sharing what Easter means to them. Grab your cup of coffee and join...

I {heart} Tiny Prints

How cute is this? Guess what? It was FREE! Tiny Prints has you covered this year for Mothers’ Day with their Tiny Prints Greeting Card Collection, which lets you create individual personalized cards with photos starting at $1.99. They have cards for everyone in your...

What I Wore Wednesday

Do you have something in your closet that you love? I mean, a go to shirt? A pair of "Have you lost weight?" pants?  I don't have a huge wardrobe, but I have a few things that I really enjoy wearing.  This shirt from H&M is one of them. Here is why: It looks great...

Grace Based Parenting {Part 1}

Have you ever felt like you had so much to learn, and a book had so much to give, that it was a bit like drinking from a fire hydrant? Yeah, reading this book is like that.  Page by page, God is pealing away the layers of my heart and pointing out areas that are in...

Multitude Monday

The Lord often works on my heart during worship.  Sunday was no different.  I wrestled with Him once again over a pruned place in my life.  So I sat down, and scribbled these notes... There are times when a pruned place hurts deeply. Initially, it was painful. A short...

Get Your Party On! Ultimate Blog Party 2011

Welcome to 29lincolnavenue! I am Stacey, and so glad you stopped by. I met the most amazing women last year, and I'm looking forward to making new friends this year. I know you are here for just a quick second, so here are: 10  Reasons Why You Should Come Back: I am...

What I Wore Wednesday

Last week, I was not wasting time on the beach. It was magnificent.  I will save myself the shame of posting what I wore on the beach, but here are a few things I wore elsewhere! And as always, I'm linking up with Lindsey for this WIWW post! Left: Black knotted v-neck...

Happy (day)Spring!! {Giveaway}

Happy Spring! Have you dropped by DaySpring lately?  Here are few of my favorite things: Books and Gifts: I love this devotional by Sarah Young.  Today, you can pick it up for  for  $9.99.  I like to buy several copies of this book and share them with whoever God lays...