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....

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...

Go Ahead, Outlive Your Life (Part 4)

The winner of the book, One Hand Two Hands by Max Lucado is Krystal!  Here is what she said about how she is teaching her kids to see and give: **Krystal's husband Dave works with a ministry called New Missions which shares Christ, plants churches,  feeds and educates...

Chair Time

Consider him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart. Hebrews 12:3 I have heard it said that when you are a mother of small children you are physically tired, and that as they grow into teenagers you are emotionally...

Multitude Monday

Counting 1,000 Gifts #509 She is not ashamed to take a stand for Jesus. #510 Good reasons to postpone, but doing it anyway. #511. The way she shines Jesus. #512 Clear spoken. #513 Boldness of heart. #514 Stepping in the water - on her own. #515 Eyes closed in complete...

The Best Of {Weekend Edition}

Who knew, when you went to a conference, that you walked away with so much amazing free stuff?  Here are few things I found to be the BEST OF from the Swag Bag: The bag itself:: Dayspring (Blessings Unlimited) Life is a Gift from God - Jute Tote Bag On our way home...

CAbi Fabulousness {Giveaway}

CAbi is designer fashion direct to the customer. Brook is the sweetest friend who happens to be a CAbi Consultant. I was (am) a mom in need of making wise choices with my limited clothing budget. The Relevant Blogging Conference was the perfect opportunity for me to...