by Brenda L. Yoder | Oct 20, 2025 | Encouragement, Faith, Uncomplicated
It’s been a while since I’ve sat down and wrote. When life is complicated, it’s easier to pull back and disengage. My favorite country artist, though, inspires me to get back to the uncomplicated rhythm of writing. In Eric Church’s recent album...
by Brenda L. Yoder | Aug 17, 2025 | Faith, For Women, Life, Uncomplicated
Twenty-five years ago today, my mother-in-law died. A few years ago, I opened a devotional she had given me when I was a young mom. A folded slip of paper fell out. Across the top, in her familiar handwriting, were the words: My Daily Prayer. It mirrored the legacy of...
by Brenda L. Yoder | Jul 8, 2025 | Faith, For Women, Parenting
Vulnerable is a word I’m familiar with as a midlife mom. The last few years, everything I was sure about feels like it’s slipping away, like tequila that makes that girl’s clothes fall off. Only it’s not my clothes slipping off, it’s the...
by Brenda L. Yoder | Apr 7, 2025 | Life
“I know all about your town. I read those Amish books,” a sweet older woman said as she sat beside me at a speaking event. “Your last name is Yoder. Are you Amish?” I hate disappointing people, but didn’t she notice my high-heeled boots and sparkly jewelry? “I’m...
by Brenda L. Yoder | Mar 10, 2025 | Coaching, Life
There’s a story called The Velveteen Rabbit. It’s about a stuffed animal that was drug around by a Boy during the magical childhood moments, through sickness and fear. What is Real? The Velveteen Rabbit asked the old, wise Horse in the nursery. The...
