Locked out leads to panic

Posted on August 15, 2019 - August 15, 2019 by Michelle Kaderly Welsh

Everything fell into place with a little time to spare. No rushing this time. Hooray! That all changed in a second when the wind sucked the door shut, and I found myself locked out of the house with m... Read More

14 prank ideas to play on adult children

Posted on August 8, 2019 - August 8, 2019 by Michelle Kaderly Welsh

Since our two oldest sons purchased homes recently, my husband and I made a list of prank ideas. As they get settled, dreaming of landscaping, remodeling and/or decorating, I anticipate our visits wit... Read More

Temporary guests upset cats

Posted on August 1, 2019 - August 1, 2019 by Michelle Kaderly Welsh

Mittens and Belle learned this truth during the three months my son Nathanial’s cats lived with us: Better a dry crust with peace and quiet than a house full of feasting with strife (Proverbs 17:1).... Read More

Gardening reminds me of farming troubles

Posted on July 25, 2019 - July 25, 2019 by Michelle Kaderly Welsh

Gardening this year reminds me of the struggles farmers face. Their tracts of land are greater, of course, but some of their problems are similar. Farming and gardening both struggle with weather, wee... Read More

Do you struggle with loving others?

Posted on July 18, 2019 - July 18, 2019 by Michelle Kaderly Welsh

Love your neighbor as yourself. That’s a straightforward commandment. But could we just be honest and face facts? We’re not Jesus, and it’s difficult to love everyone. Impossible even. Unless yo... Read More

Erma Bombeck’s Titanic advice noted

Posted on July 11, 2019 - July 11, 2019 by Michelle Kaderly Welsh

Recently, I read one of Erma Bombeck’s books because I wanted to read something funny. Erma Bombeck makes me laugh until tears spill down my cheeks and my side aches. That’s the kind of laughter I... Read More

Navy experience tattooed on soul

Posted on July 3, 2019 - July 3, 2019 by Michelle Kaderly Welsh

Because on Independence Day, patriotism bestirs our hearts, I wanted to take time to thank our service men and women for keeping our nation safe and to honor them all by sharing a story of one. During... Read More

Old vehicle fulfilled contract

Posted on June 27, 2019 - June 27, 2019 by Michelle Kaderly Welsh

When you pray, be careful what you pray, especially if it involves an old vehicle. My husband, Pat, prayed twice for vehicles: once for one to reach so many miles and another to last through a child�... Read More

Writing class brings joy, excitement

Posted on June 20, 2019 - June 20, 2019 by Michelle Kaderly Welsh

I spent May enjoying a writing class with Heather Holleman, professor of composition and advanced writing at Penn State and author of Seated with Christ. I ignored the first few invitations to join th... Read More

Examples of how God is in the details

Posted on June 13, 2019 - June 13, 2019 by Michelle Kaderly Welsh

Last week, I shared about how God answered my longing to see a bald eagle in the wild. He answered another prayer that involved cats. I love my feline friends. When my youngest daughter was a baby, I ... Read More

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