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....

Shop At Home :: DaySpring Sale

To kick off the holiday week, DaySpring is having a huge sale starting right now!  You can get 30% off your purchase from their online store! Click here, to shop and save! Be sure to use the coupon code SUPER30 at checkout! Sale ends on November 30. Jesus is the Gift...

Multitude Monday

Counting 1,000 Gifts #543 He who began in a good work in me WILL complete it. {Philippians 1:6} #544 The 4 year old that delights and challenges me all at the same time. #545 Light and momentary afflictions that show me He is in control. #546 Words of encouragement....

Perseverance :: The Work Of It (Part 1)

Perseverance. The word leaps off the page.  I close my eyes and turn it over in my mind. “I need it, Lord,” I half pray, half remind myself. See, I  have been thinking about the opposite of perseverance, too. It creeps in little by little each day, till I find myself...

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...