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 | 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...
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 14, 2018 | Fledge, Parenting
I wrote the following article two years ago, the summer before I started writing Fledge. It’s for all you moms who have graduating kids. I’m the mom of a high school senior. For the third time. Being an experienced parent doesn’t lessen the emotions that...
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...
