Published Works
Want the Chores Done? Make it Fun

Want the Chores Done? Make it Fun,” Focus on the Family – Aug/Sept 2020

Chicken Soup for the Soul - Laughter is the Best Medicine

“Busted,” Chicken Soup for the Soul: Laughter is the Best Medicine -​ April 2020

Avoiding a Bed of Nails

Avoiding a Bed of Nails,” Guideposts book: Miracles Do Happen – May 2019
(Story I wrote on behalf of Bob Bartel)

Chicken Soup for the Soul - Mom Knows Best

“Just Like Grandma,” Chicken Soup for the Soul: Mom Knows Best – May 2019

Chicken Soup for the Soul - The Empowered Woman

“Do It Afraid,” Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Empowered Woman – April 2018

 

Chicken Soup for the Soul - The Cat Really Did That?

“When Dad’s Away, the Cat Plays,” Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Cat Really Did That? – August 2017

Chicken Soup for the Soul - Best Mom Ever!

“Better Than Cool,” Chicken Soup for the Soul: Best Mom Ever! – March 2017

Chicken Soup for the Soul - The Joy of Christmas

“Home Sweet Home,” Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Joy of Christmas – Oct. 2016 (Story I wrote on behalf of Stacie Chambers)

The Easter Bunny Breakthrough

“The Easter Bunny Breakthrough,” Guideposts, April 2016
(Story I wrote on behalf of Jennifer Rathe)

The Final Score

“The Final Score,” Mysterious Ways – April / May 2016 (Story I wrote on behalf of Angie Dekeyrel)

Above and Beyond

“Above and Beyond,” Angels on Earth – July/Aug 2015 (Story I wrote on behalf of Sandy Carlson)

Chicken Soup for the Soul - The Multitasking Mom's Survival Guide

“The Good Mom,” Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Multitasking Mom’s Survival Guide – March 2014

Stranger on the Ice

“Stranger on the Ice,” Angels on Earth – Jan/Feb 2014 (Story I wrote on behalf of Dave Gibbons)

Chicken Soup for the Soul - The Dating Game

“Head Over Heels,” Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Dating Game – Dec. 2013

The Best Gift

“The Best Gift,” Guideposts, The Joys of Christmas 2013: Dec. 2013

Chicken Soup for the Soul - Just us Girls

“What Mommy Learned at Playgroup,” Chicken Soup for the Soul: Just Us Girls – Nov. 2013

Chicken Soup for the Soul - Just us Girls

“My Front Row Friend,” Chicken Soup for the Soul: Just Us Girls – Nov. 2013

Chicken Soup for the Soul - It's Christmas

“O Holy Night,” Chicken Soup for the Soul: It’s Christmas – Oct. 2013

Chicken Soup for the Soul - It's Christmas

“Big Brother,” Chicken Soup for the Soul: It’s Christmas – Oct. 2013

Chicken Soup for the Soul - Devotional Stories for Wives

“Harmony in Marriage,” Chicken Soup for the Soul: Devotional Stories for Wives – Sept. 2013

A Blessing from China

A Blessing from China,” Angels on Earth – Jul/Aug 2013 (Story I wrote on behalf of Stacie Chambers)

The Lucky Ones

The Lucky Ones,” Farm and Ranch Living – June/July 2013

Project Jimmy

Project Jimmy,” Guideposts Magazine – April 2013

The Contest

“The Contest,” Good Old Days Magazine – March/April 2013

Tractor Tunes

Tractor Tunes,” Farm and Ranch Living – July/Aug 2012

Chicken Soup for the Soul - Find Your Happiness

 “My Detour to Destiny,” Chicken Soup for the Soul: Find Your Happiness – Oct. 2011 (Story I wrote on behalf of Michelle Smyth)

Aprons and Bonnets

“Aprons and Bonnets,” Good Old Days Magazine – Aug 2011