by Brenda L. Yoder | Jul 3, 2013 | Encouragement, Faith
By Kristin L. Nelson There are no words to describe the depths of God’s love for us. His love is more powerful than any of us could every fully know. His love is strong, yet tender. He is the mighty creator of the universe, yet he knows each one of us by name. He...
by brendayoder | Jun 27, 2013 | Encouragement, Faith, Life
Remember that Tortoise and Hare? There’s a saying, “slow and steady wins the race.” Other words describing this principle are consistency perseverance doing the work Is it hard to be consistent and persevere when you don’t see it paying off? In...
by brendayoder | Jun 20, 2013 | Encouragement, Faith
There’s a machine making background noise as I’m typing. It’s a dehumidifier taking the moisture out of the heavy summer air. Every twelve to fourteen hours, a light on the machine says, “Bucket Is Full” because the machine has collected...
by brendayoder | Jun 12, 2013 | Parenting
To my children entering the world of adulthood – I recently wondered what I haven’t taught you. So here’s my non-exhaustive list of things I want you to know. Be as wise as a serpent and as innocent as a dove {Matthew 10:16}. Use common sense when dealing...
by brendayoder | Jun 9, 2013 | Encouragement, Faith
I learned a lesson from a killer dog. This spring our Boston Terrier was killed by another family pet, an English Shepherd. Both were outdoor dogs along with our German Shepherd. The kinship reminded me of the furry friends on Homeward Bound. They were steadfast...