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

Recently I purged my closet. It felt awesome, but made shopping my closet this week a little tougher.  I am making a list of essentials to buy for the spring and summer (which comes quickly down south) and looking for great deals. The one thing I'm learning from all...

Grace Notes :: The Grace of God (part 2)

This week  we are continuing the discussion of The Grace of God, by Andy Stanley with a look at chapters 5-8.  You can read last week's post covering chapters 1-4  by clicking here. I am like... Rahab - learning to live from the starting point of grace and wear my...

Multitude Monday

Sometimes, I'm so busy surviving my life that I forget that this is my life.  It needs to be lived, counted, remembered and celebrated.  Each moment is precious.  This moment is precious. Counting 1,000 Gifts... #661 Disappointment turned into fun. #662 Freshly...

Grace Story :: by Holley Gerth

Holley Gerth  is the co-founder of (in)courage, writer for DaySpring, author, counselor, wife to Mark, follower of Jesus, friend to YOU.  Today, she is sharing her Grace Story with us. I couldn't be more excited... When our  wonderful friend Stacey asked me to share...

What is a Grace Story?

"Grace  is the vehicle God uses on occasion to ensure that we get precisely what we don't deserve". Andy Stanely, The Grace of God "In fact, your soul tells the most moving story of all.  Go tell your story, the world needs it." Annette Simmons, The Story Factor Have...

What I Wore Wednesday

Alternate Title :: How Many Cardigans do You Own? Left: Blue scoop neck t-shirt and white cardigan #1 {both Target}. Jeans - {Gap essentials}. Right: Yellow sleeveless t-shirt {Ann Taylor Loft}, gray boyfriend cardigan #2 {Old Navy}, Jeans {Gap Long & Lean}. Left:...

Grace Notes :: The Grace of God (part 1)

The story of grace includes a broad range of characters -- rich, poor, powerful, and powerless. For all of them, it is God's grace that tips the scale in their favor. -- Andy Stanley, The Grace of God Who doesn't appreciate a good story? I love that the Bible is jam...

Multitude Monday

I am by nature a connector. The  friendship of women truly blesses my life.   There have been seasons in my life where loneliness hung around me like a cloak and drove my heart hard to His side.  In those time He was my only friend. This week He reminded me that my...

Top Posts and Referrers: January 2011

image by Wordle Top visited posts during January 2011: The Porch:: Penny {re-post} The Best of:: Life In Grace Martha (Stewart) Dreams Vs. A Mary Heart Winter Home:: Part 2 Making Scripture Visible In Your Home (July 2010) Top Referring Blogs: (Some of my absolute...