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.
Simplify :: Everybody's doing it.
Have you noticed that everywhere you look you are seeing the challenge to simplify? The truth is, a little peer pressure can be a good thing. Like.... Tsh started this: Who inspired Emily to lose stuff, gain perspective and dream... Amy is doing it too, and taking...
Multitude Monday
For what could have been and what could be...mercy meets in the middle, calls me by name and says, "You, yes you, come to the table." And once again, I give thanks. Counting 1,000 Gifts #701 The millions of time He said no, when I really wanted, yes. #702 Kairos...
The Best Of {Comments}
One of my goals with this blog is for it to be a place where you feel at home. I love the idea of us hanging out on the porch in the rocking chairs, chatting it up! Wouldn't that be great? The best place for this type of interaction to happen is through your sweet...
Do you like my logo?
Or this? Both of these, and my button were designed by the amazing Nellie Leis of Nellie Leis Design Company. I was blessed to meet her through my friend, Tracie {tsjphotography}. By meeting, I mean we exchanged a few emails, I told her what I wanted and she...
What I Wore Wednesday
The good news is, I survived 11 days at home while my husband traveled to Chang Mai, Thailand for work. {yeah!} And, he brought me a couple of super cute bracelets, which you can see below. Here are a few things I wore while I was home alone with the girls! Left:...
Grace Notes :: I am what I am
I am a... believer wife mommy teacher encourager friend... all because of the grace of God. Matthew Henry says, "We are nothing but what God makes us." And yet, it is in this process of Him making me, that I resist, struggle and cry out for some relief. Do I have to...
Multitude Monday
I've been challenged by Oswald Chambers recently to be broken bread and poured out wine. Ann spoke similarly of this in One Thousand Gifts - receiving thanks, giving thanks, and becoming the thanks offering. Mostly, I get to the broken part and find myself worn...
Top Posts for February 2011
image by wordle.net February was the biggest month ever at 29lincolnavenu.com. I think the main reason is we have been talking a lot about Grace. We have also had 3 amazing grace filled women share their stories. Thanks for being here, commenting and sharing. I have...
Learning about engagement and not hiding from my kids.
I have a confession. I hide from my kids. I hide in the bathroom. I hide in the laundry room. And sometimes, I hide when they are standing right in front of me. True story. In my defense, there are 4 of them, they are all girls, and with me, most days, 24/7. Some...
What I Wore Wednesday
Did you watch the Oscars Sunday night? Did you have a favorite dress? I thought Jennifer Hudson looked amazing! I loved what Halle Barry said when asked what she liked about the show: (to my best recollection): I am a slave to fashion. I love seeing how women...