Meet the Inspiration Team
Kenny & Kate Byler
FOUNDERS
Kenny and Kate with their 6 children, Destinee, Stephanie, Ashlyn, Kyleigh, Brynnlee and Dakota live in the southwest part of Tennessee. They desire to be busy in the Kingdom of God, and are grateful for the many people that have had a positive influence in their lives. May His will be accomplished and His Name be glorified. They would love to hear from any Inspiration readers at inspirationforladies@gmail.com.
Timna Hooley
SOUNDING BOARD
There is never a dull moment for Timna and her husband Arnold as five youth and one scholar charge their Georgia home with delightful energy. Timna also enjoys spending time with her four precious grandchildren and two married children who live out of state. She may be contacted at: athooley@emypeople.net.
Sue Hooley
SOUNDING BOARD, WRITER
Dan and Sue were married in 1990. They have six children, two girls and four boys born from 1993-2009. In 2022, she received the new title of “Grandma.” Sue enjoys solitude and coffee, but faith, family, and friends is what motivates her. An imperfect blend of all five creates just enough drama to keep boredom at bay. You can reach her at 9849 Township Rd. 554 Holmesville, OH 44633 or sueley70@gmail.com.
Amy Engbretson
SOUNDING BOARD
Amy Engbretson writes from Grangeville, Idaho, where she lives with Josh and their children, Asher, Claire, Willow, and Jesse. Email her at amy.engbretson@gmail.com.
Darletta Martin
EDITOR, WRITER
Darletta and Delmer welcome you to their store in Smithsburg, MD. Trackside Kitchen offers ready-made food and bulkgroceries while Book Depot is stocked with reading material. Bargains for Blisses, the sequel to Nothing So Kingly, is now available for order. You may contact Darletta at 814-977-1280.
Anna Martin
WRITER
Anna lives in central Oklahoma with her husband, Sterling, and their five children. Her life as a middle-aged wife and mom is a juxtaposition of rewarding, puzzling, laughing, sensitive, and prayerful moments. Resonating with her audience is one of her favorite parts of writing. Contact her atshakingthenickelbush@gmail.com.
Sandra Weaver
WRITER
Sandra Weaver currently teaches school. Some of her favorite people and things are her nieces and nephews, coffee, sparkly-eyed students, hunting, books, volleyball, math, cookouts with family, geography, and parties with friends. You may reach her at coffee.teacherfuel@gmail.com.
Ruthie D. Martin
WRITER
Ruthie D. Martin has loved sharing life with Jason since June 1993. She feels incredibly blessed to be mom to seven children and two sons-in-laws, as well as grandma to four little ones. She enjoys homemaking, coffee, and watching things grow- especially children and gardens and friendships. She is glad to hear from her readers, so please write her at mrsjason11@gmail.com.
MaryEllen Beachy
WRITER
Mark and MaryEllen live in the hills of Ohio, married for 38 years and loving life together. Their days are full of people: students, church choir, grandchildren and 6 adult children. They are passionate about living for Jesus, missions, mentoring and quiet moments at home. You can reach her at:maryellenbeachy@icloud.com.
Karin Yoder
WRITER
Karin Yoder resides in Missouri with her husband Shadd and five sons. She appreciates good literature, tent camping, beautiful architecture, word play, the whole of nature, history lessons, traveling uncharted territory, London Fog lattes, and light in all its forms. You can leave comments at skynsons@ibyfax.com.
Marietta Shank
WRITER
Marietta and her husband Ray live on a farm near the mountains of central Virginia. Their children, one boy and nine girls, are now all adults. Her family has grown to include grandchildren, giving her much to enjoy. 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 has been married to Paul since 1993. Three of their six children are married, and two grandchildren add special noise and joy. Northern California is their home and they love to host visitors and share the local fruits and nuts. Faith loves people, especially when they join her for coffee or advise a new book. Life is full, the world is beautiful, and she rests in God, our Rock of faithfulness. She’d love to hear from you at faithsommers@emypeople.net or her favorite: P. O. Box 455, Bangor, CA 95914.
Charlotte Burkholder
WRITER
Charlotte Burkholder lives on the prairies of western Alberta. Born in 1992, she shares life with Loren, her husband since 2014, and three small daughters. Favourite things include a tidy house, time at the sewing machine, or a new book. Your emails are welcome at lorenandcharlotte@emypeople.net.
Wanda Druist
DESIGNER
Wanda Druist is currently enjoying a new adventure in Western Oregon. Her days are now filled with teaching five energetic students, finding new coffee shops, browsing used book stores, and doing her best to enjoy each day to the fullest. You can reach her at choosehappinessandlaughter@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 is excited to publish her first book in the fall of 2025. For more information, contact her at kayla@flourishdesigncompany.com.
Sheila Bauman
WEBSITE MANAGER
Sheila lives in Arkansas, in between the reasons she finds to be other places. Her day job is customer service for an overhead door company, and graphic design for some of her favorite people and missions. Evenings and weekends she's often babysitting, building new skills for wedding photography, or fishing. She hasn't had a bored moment in the last ten years, and doesn't expect to see one in the next ten. You can reach her at shedesign@pm.me