by Brenda L. Yoder | Apr 10, 2017 | Life
I’ve had the privilege to review Stephen and Misty Arterburn’s new book, The Mediterranean Love Plan: 7 Secrets to Life-Long Passion in Marriage. It’s been personal and is impacting my marriage. Here’s why. The seven relationship principles in...
by Brenda L. Yoder | Mar 10, 2017 | Faith, Life
I end the day with thanks, realizing how often I forget to praise God for what is. In the gap between praying about worry and crisis, we fail to simply give thanks. For the simple things. In the gap between praying about worry and crisis, we fail to simply give...
by Brenda L. Yoder | Jan 23, 2017 | Faith, Life
Are you starting your week with a range of emotions after a weekend of polarizing political, cultural, and spiritual events? Have you looked at your Facebook feed and felt personally attacked or shocked by the variety of opinions from family, friends, and...
by Brenda L. Yoder | Jan 13, 2017 | Life
There are times God’s goodness is simple. And real. And overwhelming. This morning I woke up in my bed at a place called home. A place I take for granted. “Thank God if your kids are in your beds each night” I told the women I spoke to this weekend...
by Brenda L. Yoder | Dec 20, 2016 | Faith, Life
All good gifts come down by the Father of the heavenly lights, who doesn’t change like shifting shadows (James 1:17). This verse is the foundation of a new message I’ve shared recently. It’s a fitting verse for this time of year–God sending...
by Brenda L. Yoder | Dec 2, 2016 | Coaching, Life
The holiday season usually causes me some angst. I like the lights of Christmas, but I don’t like the long winter and seasonal depression I push against. The holidays bring extra stress in an already busy schedule. I used to approach the holidays rather...