by Brenda L. Yoder | Jan 13, 2017 | Life
There are times God’s goodness is simple. And real. And overwhelming. This morning I woke up in my bed at a place called home. A place I take for granted. “Thank God if your kids are in your beds each night” I told the women I spoke to this weekend...
by Brenda L. Yoder | May 18, 2016 | Faith
Big changes are happening at the Yoder home. Another graduate is on our doorstep. Our firstborn is leaving as a full time missionary in August. And I’m leaving my secure, paid job as a school counselor to devote more time to writing, speaking, advocating, and...
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...
by Brenda L. Yoder | Mar 21, 2016 | Faith, Parenting
What’s your idea of family devotions? Children quietly sitting as their father shares insight from the Bible? If that’s not your reality, you’re not alone. Is this more like your house–your family is barely ever home at the same time, except...
by Brenda L. Yoder | Feb 5, 2016 | Faith
Do not be afraid. I am your shield, your very great reward. Genesis 15:1 God promised He would make Abram into a great nation. He told Abram He would be his great reward. And Abram was honest with God. “What can you give me since….””You have...
