Give yourself permission to relax

Posted on September 19, 2019 - September 19, 2019 by Michelle Kaderly Welsh

The world seemed crystal clear with its bright blue sky and puffy, white, cumulous clouds. It felt like I wore new prescription glasses, but of course, I didn’t. My neighborhood was quiet; not even ... Read More

Depend on changes–that’s life

Posted on September 12, 2019 - September 12, 2019 by Michelle Kaderly Welsh

A year has come and gone since I mentioned the big changes on the horizon. Those changes plus others came along. What a journey it has been! Expected and unexpected changes Rather than just one son pu... Read More

Press on in writing dream

Posted on September 5, 2019 - September 5, 2019 by Michelle Kaderly Welsh

My desire to write began as a young girl. The writing dream persisted even when I tried to ignore it or bury it. Doubts and obstacles often threaten to extinguish the dream. Yet hope rekindled brings ... Read More

Incorporate love languages to say I love you

Posted on August 29, 2019 - August 29, 2019 by Michelle Kaderly Welsh

Do you know that if you don’t speak your spouse’s love language, your spouse might feel unloved and neglected? It’s easy to incorporate love languages to say I love you. Applying love langua... Read More

Tackle mission work at home

Posted on August 22, 2019 - August 22, 2019 by Michelle Kaderly Welsh

My daughters took a recent domestic mission trip to Minneapolis. Each day, our church youth pastor posted pictures for us to see what the team was doing. One day, the team helped clean and organize fo... Read More

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