by Brenda L. Yoder | Mar 10, 2024 | Coaching, Life
There’s a story called The Velveteen Rabbit. It’s about a stuffed animal that was drug around by a Boy during the magical childhood moments, through sickness and fear. What is Real? The Velveteen Rabbit asked the old, wise Horse in the nursery. The...
by Brenda L. Yoder | Feb 7, 2024 | Life
“I know all about your town. I read those Amish books,” a sweet older woman said as she sat beside me at a speaking event. “Your last name is Yoder. Are you Amish?” I hate disappointing people, but didn’t she notice my high-heeled boots and sparkly jewelry? “I’m...
by Brenda L. Yoder | Apr 15, 2022 | Parenting
“I can’t tell my mom that. She’ll freak out.” It’s the thing kids say when we’re talking about hard things. My hope as a counselor or speaker is that kids will take the hardest things in their lives to their parents. But hearing...
by Brenda L. Yoder | Nov 24, 2020 | Life
Does the image above mirror your holiday mood? It does mine. You may leave your building today with less enthusiasm or energy than you’ve ever had going into a holiday vacation. I’m not going to tell you to take care of yourself. What I am going to do is...
by Brenda L. Yoder | Apr 24, 2020 | Faith
How are you doing today, friends? Perhaps like you, I’ve been searching news apps and social media for positive outlooks for the future. Last night, I told my husband how irritable I was after listening to the discouraging reports, one after another. “Just...
