by Brenda L. Yoder | Oct 17, 2017 | Life
“And the Lord gave the people favor in sight of the Egyptians.” Exodus 11:3 Have you ever wondered why God allows hardship? You obey God in a situation or relationship, yet things get worse. You surrender your life or relationship to Him, yet things get...
by Brenda L. Yoder | Jan 30, 2016 | Faith, Life
There’s pain in my chest tonight. I first called it stress. Then I called it hurt. Then disappointment. Then discouragement. Then, I realized it’s all of those things–the things a mother feels for her child, only a little deeper. Perhaps a lot...
by Brenda L. Yoder | Dec 26, 2015 | Faith, Life
“God, where are you?” were the first words that came from my mouth. I laid on the floor, crying, pouring out the anguish inside. I knew God was with me, but in the moment He felt absent. While I’d been drawing close to Him, His Presence was void....
by Brenda L. Yoder | Nov 30, 2014 | Faith
Another holiday has come and gone. A good holiday. One full of gratitude, family, and thanksgiving. How was your holiday? I hope it was a day on which you could give thanks. The holiday season usually causes me angst. I like the lights of Christmas, but I don’t...
by Brenda L. Yoder | Aug 12, 2014 | Faith
It’s only Tuesday. My kids started school. Robin Williams took his life. A friend buried a baby. All night I’ve been listening to Sandy Patti’s “We Shall Behold Him” because I was ushered into the presence of Jesus today during the...
