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...

Family Devo Challenge (Part 2)

As you think about these amazing mysteries, be happy that you have a God who loves you so very much.  Let the knowledge of My presence in you and around you fill you up with My Joy and Peace.  These are mysteries that you can't understand -- but you can enjoy them!...

Multitude Monday

The few gathered at my hometown Baptist church each Sunday evening, were faithful and informal.  Pastor would say, "Does anyone have a praise?" The deacon would raise his hand and say in his signature base voice, "I'd like to thank God for...." As if on cue, the...

See And Give :: Christmas Card Drive

Have you noticed how each year you get fewer and fewer Christmas cards?  In our world of instant communication, I think we have lost the sweetness of a red envelope sealed with love and sent with thoughts of you on Christmas and what that all means.  My Great...

Are You Ever Grateful {Dayspring Giveaway}

Since starting my gratitude journey this past year, I have also looked for ways to make Scripture More Visible in My Home.  Imagine my joy when I found this home decor line from DaySpring that brings both of these ideas together beautifully.  Have you seen the Ever...

Family Devo Challenge

Are you familiar with Jesus Calling, by Sarah Young? It is one of my favorite devotionals.  It is written like Jesus is talking directly to you.  I have been so encouraged by this amazing book.  Well, Tommy Nelson has just published this book for children: {It is so...

Multitude Monday

Counting 1,000 Gifts.... There is nothing like a week overwhelmed by sickness to cause you to dig down deep and discover gratitude for the simple and the holy. #524 The 100 other things He spared us from this week. #525 Blue mouthwash. #526 Mercy that comes when you...

The Porch :: TeriLynne

One of my favorite parts of Relevant was meeting many women who have impacted me from the blogging world.  Seeing them face to face showed me that this URL community works.  I believe that is because God is not bound by addresses or computer screens. He is limitless,...

CAbi Winner

The CAbi Fabulousness Winner is: Congratulations Sharon!  I will email you with the details.  I know you will love picking 1 item at 50% off!  Special thanks to Brook who made it all possible! Be sure to stop by tomorrow, the Porch is open!  You will not want to miss...