Meet the Inspiration Team
Kenny & Kate Byler
FOUNDERS
Kenny & Kate, along with their 6 children, call southwest Tennessee their home. They are loving the stage of life with growing children and all the activities that brings. They desire to be builders in the Kingdom of God in their church, community, and wherever God may call. Feel free to reach out to them at inspirationforladies@gmail.com. They would love to hear from any Inspiration readers.
Timna Hooley
SOUNDING BOARD
Arnold and Timna Hooley enjoy sharing their North Georgia home with family, friends, and those who need a friend. Timna is learning to embrace the change of children leaving the nest and loves the added colors that in-laws and grandchildren have brought to the family. Timna may be contacted at timna@sharedtreasure.net
Sue Hooley
SOUNDING BOARD, WRITER
Dan and Sue have been married since 1990 and are parents of six children—two daughters and four sons—born between 1993 and 2009. In 2022, Sue embraced the joyful title of “Grandma,” adding more joy to their family life. She cherishes solitude and a good cup of coffee, but it is her faith, family, and friends that truly motivate her. The delightful blend of all five creates just enough drama to keep boredom at bay. Sue can be reached at 9849 Township Rd. 554, Holmesville, OH 44633, or via email at sueley70@gmail.com. For a variety of printable downloads for home and school, visit her website at bymamamuses.com.
Amy Engbretson
SOUNDING BOARD
Amy Engbretson lives in northwestern Idaho with Josh and their children, Asher, Claire, Willow, and Jesse.
Darletta Martin
EDITOR, WRITER
Darletta Martin loves making friends, serving food, and sharing words. She and her husband Delmer invite you to visit Trackside Kitchen and Book Depot in Smithsburg, Maryland. You are also welcome to call Darletta at 814-977-1280 or send book orders to dgdfmartin@daystar.io.
Anna Martin
WRITER
Anna Martin lives in central Oklahoma with her husband, Sterling, and five children. Her life as a middle-aged mom is a juxtaposition of rewarding, puzzling, laughing, sensitive, and prayerful moments. Read more about this in her book These Ordinary Days, available through Christian Light Publications, or email her directly for a copy at shakingthenickelbusy@gmail.com.
Sandra Weaver
WRITER
Sandra, formerly a teacher, now spends her days making lattes and flipping burgers at the Wagon Wheel Cafe. She loves to travel and renew her soul in God’s great outdoors. Writing for God’s glory is another interest she pursues. Email her at poorhousepublishing25@gmail.com for information about her books, Teaching the Trauma Child and Reflect, Teach, Inspire.
Ruthie D. Martin
WRITER
Ruthie D. Martin is wife to her beloved Jason since June 1993. Together they were blessed with seven children, who now are grown tall, with several having also flown the nest to marry. She is finding grandchildren to be an ongoing source of delight and intrigue, with each new addition being welcomed and celebrated. She enjoys homemaking, coffee, and watching things grow, especially children and gardens and friendships. She feels grateful for this opportunity to share pieces of her heart through writing and prays that God can be glorified and others blessed. She loves hearing from and connecting with her readers, so feel free to email her at mrsjason11@gmail.com.
MaryEllen Beachy
WRITER
Mary Ellen loves life with Mark. She supports him in music ministries and teaching. She is privileged to travel internationally with him in mission work. Her house is full of plants and books. She values mentoring. Twelve grandchildren add sunshine and noise to her days.
Karin Yoder
WRITER
Karin Yoder lives in The Cottage at The Orchard—a place brimming with light, ideas, and plants—on a ridge in Bloomfield, MO, with her husband Shadd and their five boys. Regaining her health and touring national parks crest her priority list. Contact her at skynsons@ibyfax.com.
Marietta Shank
WRITER
Marietta and her husband Ray live on a plant and produce farm near the mountains of central Virginia. She loved helping to raise their family of 10 children, one boy and nine girls. Grandchildren add joy and life to her world. She is fond of birds and their songs, puzzles, and bookwork. Stop in to visit and have a cup of tea or reach her at mariettashank@gmail.com.
MaryAnn Zook
WRITER
MaryAnn loves her role as mother and grandmother, and spending time with her family is a top priority. She loves coffee and books and believes the two make a perfect combination. She has found a lot of fulfillment in opening a coffeeshop café, and loves the interaction with her community that this has provided. Stop in and say hello; it would make her day! Contact her at jzbunch@gmail.com.
Rosetta Yoder
WRITER
Rose, J.D., and their children, Trenton, Travis, Amber, and Aly, call the south-central Kentucky hills their home. Rose enjoys coffee, Belizean cooking, a clean house, quiet morning moments, and dates with her man! Contact her at jdnroseyoderfam@gmail.com
Sylvia Yoder
WRITER
Sylvia Yoder, wife to Don and mom to four children, lives near Somerset, OH, in the best little house in the land. She loves her family, solitude, fresh air and sunshine, pets, good books, and all things tidy. You may contact her at sylviyoder@gmail.com.
Stephanie A. Leinbach
WRITER
Stephanie married Naaman Leinbach on the first day of 2005. God blessed them with eight daughters (one set of twins) in the next eleven years. Between housekeeping and homeschooling, Stephanie makes time for her hobbies of reading, writing, and hosting friends. She enjoys hearing from her readers. Email inleinbachs@gmail.com or text her at (574) 202-1137.
Faith Sommers
WRITER
Faith Sommers is wife to Paul since 1993, mother to six children, half of whom are married, and Nana to the sweetest grandchildren. Although she loved growing up in the Midwest, God’s beautiful west has been home for over twenty years. She loves people and likes words (in all their forms), coffee, mornings, and Zebra pens. She would love hearing from you: faithsommers@emypeople.net
Charlotte Burkholder
WRITER
Charlotte Burkholder lives on the prairies of northwestern Alberta. Born in 1992, she shares life with Loren, her husband since 2014. Four small daughters fill their home with energy, emotion, and drama. You’re always welcome at lorenandcharlotte@emypeople.net.
Laura Showalter
WRITER
Laura Showalter and her husband Jeremy live in Virginia, surrounded by their eight children, mountains,music,books, and laundry. Laura is grateful for the beauty of ordinary life. She would enjoy hearing from you: lalynsh03@gmail.com
Wanda Druist
DESIGNER
Wanda was born and raised in the rolling hills of central Pennsylvania. Currently she is enjoying life in the beautiful Willamette Valley of Oregon, filling the sometimes mundane role of office secretary for a trailer business. She is passionate about reaching out to the community, vintage books, pretty house plants, brisk morning walks, and a good cup of coffee. She welcomes designing feedback at wanda.inspirationforladies@gmail.com
Kayla Miller
DESIGNER
Kayla delights in fresh air and sunshine, clean spaces and plants, woods and silence. She also loves people and relationships, honesty, and all things creative. As a designer, she values your feedback at kayla.inspirationforladies@gmail.com. She has published her own book called Edify, and you can visit her website at https://flourishdesigncompany.shop/.
Sheila Bauman
WEBSITE MANAGER
Sheila is Arkansas-based, and always ready to travel. Her day job is sales and service, and she fits graphic and web design in between phone calls. Evenings and weekends find her babysitting, reading, or building photography skills. She’s up for an outdoor adventure anytime, whether that includes backpacking, fishing, or counting earthworms in soil tests. She wants to get full value from every day God gives her. You can reach her at shedesign@pm.me