Reading, Writing, Relating
Seeing Jesus in the Daily

Published Works

BOOKS

Mt. Zion Ridge Press:

  • Alex’s Un-Halloween: A Reformation Day Story (coming Oct. 1, 2026)
  • Shine (coming March 1, 2027)
  • Alex and the Jesus Tree (coming Dec. 1, 2027)
  • Alex and the Giant Valentine Box (coming January 1, 2028)
  • Alex and the Easter Treasure (coming March 1, 2028)

POEMS

  • “Really?”, Ink to Paper Vol. 10 (2025)
  • “Patriots,” Ink to Paper Vol. 10 (2025)
  • “Grandpa’s Mushrooms,” Ink to Paper Vol. 10 (2025)
  • “Cleansing Tide,” Ink to Paper Vol. 10 (2025)
  • “What If?”, Ink to Paper Vol. 9 (2024)
  • “No Nicknames,” Ink to Paper Vol. 9 (2024)
  • “Unconventional,” Ink to Paper Vol. 9 (2024)
  • “G.O.A.T.”, Ink to Paper Vol. 8 (2024)
  • “My Puppy,” Ink to Paper Vol. 8 (2024)
  • “Raspberry,” Ink to Paper Vol. 8 (2024)
  • “Silly Putty Truths,” Ink to Paper Vol. 8 (2024)
  • “Lots of Dots,” Ink to Paper Vol. 8 (2024)
  • “The Lie Whisperer,” Ink to Paper Vol. 8 (2024)
  • “A Divine Insanity,” Ink to Paper Vol. 6 (2021)

MAGAZINES

  • “Turning Point: The Story of Reformation Day,” Focus on the Family Clubhouse (October 2017)
  • “Baking Our Daily Bread,” Christian Parenting Today (Spring 2003)
  • “Wellness Program Participation Continues to Rise,” Triangle (Summer 2002)
  • “Around the Circle—Widow,” Timbrel (Nov/Dec 2002)
  • “Be Sensitive to Needs of those Widowed Young,” Timbrel, (May/June 2001)
  • Also article on Barn Theater in Canada, Timbrel (2003)

ANTHOLOGIES

  • Personal essay on joblessness in the chapter “In Pursuit of Meaning” in Authentic Voices: Women of Insight Talk about Real-Life Challenges (2005)

DEVOTIONS

  • “Ordinary Person,” This Cloud of Witnesses (1999)
  • “Roughed-In Beauty,” This Cloud of Witnesses (1999)

NEWSLETTERS/NEWSPAPERS

  • “Work Hard, Play Hard, Live Well,” Grant County Historical Society Newsletter (coming Spring 2026)
  • “Twinkies, Motorcycle Rides, and a GED,” Grant County Historical Society Newsletter (Oct. 2025)
  • “A Life Well Lived: 101 Years of Memories,” Grant County Historical Society Newsletter (Spring 2023)
  • “Eat Chocolate, Do Good,” Together (Spring 2011)
  • “Exercising Faith,” Together (Spring 2011)
  • “Professor Creates Musical Christmas Tree,” Together (Winter 2010)
  • “Neighbors Participate in Barn Raising,” Together (Winter 2010)
  • “Riding for Fun and Ministry,” Together (Spring 2009)
  • “Oh, You Beautiful Doll,” Together (Winter 2008)
  • “Can You Hear the Baby?”Together (Winter 2008)
  • “Tree-shaped Names of Jesus,” Together (Winter 2008)
  • “Retirement Community a Haven for Many,” Together (Summer 2008)
  • “Walkway of Lights Brightens Season,” Together (Winter 2007)
  • “Making Christmas Bright,” Together (Winter 2007)
  • “Camping Dreams Come True,” Together (Fall 2007)
  • “Howard-Miami Mennonite Around the World,” Together (Fall 2007)
  • “JAM Celebration is Underway,” Together (Winter 2006)
  • “Son is an Answer to Prayer,” Together (Summer 2006)
  • “Meet Evelyn Miller—Musicmaker,” Together (Spring 2006)
  • “Music to His Ears,” Together (Spring 2006)
  • “A Fine-Tuned Instrument,” Together (Spring 2006)
  • “Living Thankfully,” Together (Fall 2005)
  • “How We Celebrate Thanksgiving,” Together (Fall 2005)
  • “I’m Thankful For…,” Together (Fall 2005)
  • “Memories of Summer Bible School,” Together (Summer 2005)
  • “Christmas is for Giving,” Together (Winter 2004)
  • “Christmas Gives Memories,” Together (Winter 2004)
  • “Big Dipper Offers Summer Treats,” Together (Summer 2004)
  • “A Weekend of Song,” Together (Summer 2004)
  • “Easter Memories,” Together (Spring 2004)
  • “Octogenarians Share Christmas Memories,” Together (Winter 2003)
  • “Abbi Loves Riding Horses,” Together (Spring 2003)
  • “Equiventure Blesses Riders and Volunteers,” Together (Spring 2003)
  • “Equiventure Therapeutic Riding Inc.,” Together (Spring 2003)
  • “Relief Sale Aids Missions,” Together (Fall 2002)
  • “Local Families Involved in Marion Easter Pageant,” Together (Spring 2002)
  • “Discipleship Training Courses Offered,” Together (Spring 2002)
  • “Christmas Décor Symbolizes the Reason for the Season,” Together (Winter 2001)
  • “Sharing with Family Makes Christmas Memories,” Together (Winter 2001)
  • “Sharing Our Kneads,” Howard-Miami Mennonite Church Newsletter (Dec 1999)

SUNDAY SCHOOL PAPERS

  • “The Takeover,” Vista (Spring 2011)
  • “Ten Commandments Revisited,” Vista (Spring 2011)
  • “How Not to Choose a Leader,” Vista (June 13, 2010)
  • “Twenty-First Century Miracles,” Vista (Feb. 7, 2010)
  • “Just Dew It,” Vista (Aug. 23, 2010)
  • “Tale of the Yahweh Sisterhood,” Vista (July 15, 2008)
  • “Biblical Diets,” Vista (July 15, 2008)
  • “Widow’s Weeds,” Vista (June 17, 2008)
  • “Imitating Life,” Vista (May 20, 2007)
  • “Imitate Life,” Vista (Sept.29, 2006)
  • “Bull’s Eye,” Vista (Jan. 18, 2004)
  • “Two-Sided Reality,” Vista (Oct. 5, 2003)
  • “What Does James 4 Have to Do with Me?”, Vista (May 4, 2003)
  • “The Journey,” Vista (Feb. 23, 2003)
  • “Not an Ordinary Day,” Vista (Oct. 22, 2002)