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...
by Brenda L. Yoder | Feb 15, 2025 | Fledge, Parenting
I checked my phone in the middle of the night. There were only social media and email notifications. Not what I was looking for. What I was looking for was a “Thanks, Mom, I love you,” or at least an “I love you, too” from my older kids no...
by Brenda L. Yoder | Jan 26, 2025 | Life
Ron came in one morning, saying our German Shepherd mama didn’t have enough milk for her enormous litter of puppies. He discovered that goat’s milk could be used for puppies if a mother doesn’t have enough milk. He checked around, and before I knew...
by Brenda L. Yoder | Dec 19, 2024 | Encouragement, Faith
“Peace, peace, to those far and near,” says the Lord. “And I will heal them.” Isaiah 57:19 My devotions brought me to Isaiah 57 on a dark December morning. The glow from the Christmas lights on the mantel and windowsills was warm and peaceful,...
