by Brenda L. Yoder | May 7, 2013 | Faith, Parenting
When my little girl came into the world, like your firstborn, she was all I dreamed of. But God doesn’t prepare us for the challenges of parenting, the things in our children that bring out the worst in us. God gave me a beautiful daughter with passion,...
by Brenda L. Yoder | Apr 29, 2013 | Encouragement, Faith
They stood before the great River. They fought hard, endured much, and it was before them. The time was Now. The Promised Land. All they hoped and dreamed of and been promised. “They camped….for three days” (Joshua 3:2) Do you camp for three days...
by Brenda L. Yoder | Feb 8, 2013 | Encouragement, Topics
I have a messed up knee. A torn ACL, torn meniscus, possible compression fracture. Today I’ll be seeing an orthopedic doctor to find out the course of treatment. Since the injury two months ago, I haven’t been active. That’s been hard for me....
by Brenda L. Yoder | Jan 25, 2013 | Faith
Each Friday I post at Not Alone Mom with Kristin Nelson as part of her ministry team. This week’s post is a personal one I processed as a woman with insecurities – The Hidden Trap of Motherhood. Perhaps you can relate. Feel free to read it here. If you...
by Brenda L. Yoder | Jan 23, 2013 | Faith
The Notecard Series are posts based on old, spiral-bound notecards I wrote statements I needed in front of me at all times. As a stay-at-home mom, they perched on a window sill above my kitchen sink. As a teacher, they sat on my desk. Some days, they were words to...