by Brenda L. Yoder | Jun 1, 2018 | Faith, Life, Parenting
I met Bekah Shaffer at a speaking conference last year. As I learned more of her journey, I asked her to write a post for you. Her words are important. I learn a lot from her commitment to God. I’d love to hear what you learn from her story: From Bekah. My...
by Brenda L. Yoder | May 21, 2018 | Parenting
“You honor your sons more than me…” 1 Samuel 2:29b God’s word is complete even for parenting in 2018. 1 Samuel shares a principle parents need to hear: Do you honor your children more than God? It’s an eye-opening question. You strive to raise good kids. You want them...
by Brenda L. Yoder | May 4, 2018 | Life, Parenting
This week I turn 50. Ministry is full right now, so I’ll be concise about 49 significant things I’ve learned in 49 years of life. Here you go. 49 Life Lessons Life is short. As Tim McGraw says, “Life like you were dying.” It’s what I...
by Brenda L. Yoder | Apr 18, 2018 | Fledge, Parenting
I’m so excited to share a give away of author Melanie Mock’s new book, Worthy: Finding Yourself in a World Expecting Someone Else. Does it sound like something you’ve been searching for? I found myself all throughout her story as one who just never...
by Brenda L. Yoder | Feb 19, 2018 | Faith, Life
“Mom, you’re too much” my teenager said on Saturday. The youngest boy is cursed with living with a fledging mom who works from home and counsels others. That makes for a lot of words stuffed in midlife woman who’s hormonal and a natural...
by Brenda L. Yoder | Feb 9, 2018 | Fledge, Parenting
This anonymous post is from a mom for whom Fledge: Launching Kids Without Losing Your Mind was written. She offered this for all others who are right there. For almost 2 years I have been asking others the question, “How did you do it as your kids began to...