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 | 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 | Feb 27, 2024 | For Women, Life, Parenting
“How do I know what love is?” Jensen asked. It was an honest question from a teen. I processed how to answer her, realizing the culture around her had conflicting messages about love, relationships, and affection. Love is becoming an elusive term. When...
by Brenda L. Yoder | Feb 23, 2024 | Life, Uncomplicated
I’ve had to learn equanimity and self-control the hard way overcoming distorted thinking and behaviors from being bulimic in my teen and young adult years. My husband learned it naturally growing up on a dairy farm. There’s no room for reactions. You can...
by Brenda L. Yoder | Jan 29, 2024 | Faith, Life
Four years ago, when the pandemic began, I wondered how to respond to those first days we were shut up in our homes. Fear, anxiety, and disbelief overtook me. I didn’t know when things would be customary and reasonable again. As days went by, the situation...
