by Brenda L. Yoder | Oct 18, 2018 | Faith, Life
Pray for me, I texted a friend. I was facing a big day, yet felt vulnerable and insecure in the situation. I really wanted to go home where I felt more comfortable, or at least to a corner where no one would see me and I could have a good cry. But I couldn’t. I had to...
by Brenda L. Yoder | Oct 5, 2018 | Parenting
Boundary problems occur during the child-rearing years whether it’s intentional or not. These include over-control, lack of limits, inconsistent limits. You may think, “Those are extremes. I don’t parent that way.” But being aware of the boundaries and kids help...
by Brenda L. Yoder | Sep 17, 2018 | Faith, Parenting
Be sober, be vigilant, because your adversary the devil walks around like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. 1 Peter 5:8, KJV The Holy Spirit is a gentleman, but your adversary, the devil, is not. He is the enemy of God and wants to steal, kill, and destroy...
by Brenda L. Yoder | Aug 1, 2018 | Fledge, Parenting
School is starting! Every year August marks the end of summer and beginning of another school year for kids, parents, grandparents, churches, and everyone who’s invested in a child. I’m sharing some important resources I’ve put together over the...
by Brenda L. Yoder | Jul 5, 2018 | Faith, For Women
In Balance, Busyness, and Not Doing It All, I wrote a chapter about Mary and Martha, and a chapter about To Do Lists. The tension between being all to everyone and being who God created us to be, in relationship with our Savior, Jesus Christ, is a real battle....
by Brenda L. Yoder | Jun 25, 2018 | Fledge, Parenting
My family and I recently returned from a mission trip in Monterrey, Mexico, where our daughter, Jenna, is a full time missionary. She went on a mission trip her junior year in high school and spent Christmas Day at an orphanage in Mexico. When I read her senior...
