by Brenda L. Yoder | Dec 28, 2012 | Faith
When I was a young mom, I {knew} how I wanted to raise my family. We started having children and my dream began. A strong-willed, temperamental child, a few more toddlers later, motherhood was not the the idyllic picture I originally had. I often felt alone,...
by Brenda L. Yoder | Dec 27, 2012 | Faith, Parenting
“And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.” Luke 2:52 Christmas is over. Baby Jesus is born. It’s time to go on with our lives, our faith, go on with our families, and perception of the Christ. God’s Word gives us few...
by Brenda L. Yoder | Dec 21, 2012 | Faith
I received this poem in a Christmas letter from a high school friend in 2005. I’ve kept it all these years. When I was teaching, it was in my classroom. Now, it’s a wall hanging in my counseling office. It makes me strong. These truths are essential for...
by Brenda L. Yoder | Dec 17, 2012 | Faith
I’ve got to be honest. In light of recent national events, I sit down to write asking, “Why? Why should I continue putting even more words in social media when there’s already too much? Too many words, too much noise filled with anger, agendas,...
by Brenda L. Yoder | Dec 12, 2012 | Faith
When I make Jello, I feel like Betty Crocker. That’s an oxymoron, but let me explain. Making Jello is probably the simplest food to make. But it requires patience and forethought. When making Jello, it takes time to “set up.” Even the “quick...
