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 | Mar 2, 2015 | Encouragement, Life
Anger is an emotion I’ve struggled with over my lifetime. Do you ever struggle with anger? As a child, I got angry when I didn’t feel heard, when I felt no one took me seriously or when my feelings weren’t validated. As the youngest, the way I got my...
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...
by Brenda L. Yoder | Apr 22, 2013 | Encouragement, For Women, Hope Beyond the Image
The sun was in my face, good music was in my ears, and my feet hit the pavement. As my feet hit the ground with each strike, I was careful to land just right. After months of being injured, having knee surgery, and currently undertaking physical therapy, I was aware...
