by Brenda L. Yoder | Apr 5, 2019 | Faith
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to purify us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:9 We’ve been on vacation with our youngest son and his friend. Being away from people, email, and technology reminded me how many messages...
by Brenda L. Yoder | Jul 19, 2018 | Faith
Prove all things. Cling to what is good. Abstain from all appearances of evil. I Thessalonians 5:21-22, KJV “Is it legalism or freedom?” my friend asked herself when her child questioned the occasional drink she and her husband had in their home....
by Brenda L. Yoder | Dec 17, 2017 | Faith
The calls went out loud, early, and all day long while I was India. One particular day, the Hindu prayers and call to worship lasted 24 hours. November was a sacred month for Hindus in the southeastern Indian village. The worship of Shiva was front and center. The...
by Brenda L. Yoder | Jun 9, 2017 | Faith
I’m excited to feature an article by Jayne Walters and give away her devotional “Led.” Jayne has had a significant influence on my spiritual growth as a mentor and friend. Details about the giveaway are below. In the early morning light, my dad...
by Brenda L. Yoder | Apr 5, 2016 | Faith, Parenting
I used to cringe at the word “Blessing.” It brought memories of Jim Bakker at PTL telling me, a young Christian, that God wanted to bless me and give me a life as glamorous as his PTL compound. Which later was busted and closed down for embezzlement. He...