by Brenda L. Yoder | Feb 14, 2014 | Faith, Life
A reader asked if I’d address the issue of singles in the church and how God’s people can be more inclusive. Valentine’s Day is a great time to talk about the unwritten rules of church life and the messages we tell our each other about marriage,...
by Brenda L. Yoder | Feb 7, 2014 | Life
Jill Hart is a writer, speaker and coach, showing others how to follow the calling God has placed on their lives. She is the author of the new devotional book, Do Life Different. I’m excited to offer her book as a give away at the upcoming retreat for moms on...
by Brenda L. Yoder | Jan 8, 2014 | Life
I’ve rarely known what being refreshed feels like until this morning. It’s the third day of being snowed in after a storm in the Midwest. Facebook’s been heating up with complaints of restlessness, kids being cooped up and having endless time of...
by Brenda L. Yoder | Dec 9, 2013 | Life
I have the poem “Do It Anyway” by Mother Theresa in my counseling office. It makes me strong and gives me hope for holiday relationships. It was given to me by a friend in a Christmas letter in 2005. It’s timeless. The truths are essential for...
by Brenda L. Yoder | Dec 2, 2013 | Life
The last few days my Facebook and Twitter feed has filled with “pray for the sex trafficking during the Super Bowl.” This is one area where prayer is futile without action or commitment to change. Forgive my boldness, but sex trafficking begins and ends...
by Brenda L. Yoder | Dec 1, 2013 | Life
My hometown is beautiful at Christmas with twinkling lights and picture perfect decorations. It mirrors the image of Christmas. A season of great expectations. Unmet holiday expectations are disappointing. How many children are disappointed because they don’t...
