by brendayoder | Jun 3, 2013 | Encouragement, Faith
by brendayoder | May 19, 2013 | For Women, Parenting
I’m sitting on my porch swing taking in the day I hope will never end. The sun is on its way down to slip behind the trees in an hour or two. The flowers are bright around me and a breeze is on my cheek. The birds are singing, the cattle...
by brendayoder | May 18, 2013 | Encouragement
This week has been crazy. We’re getting ready for graduation and open house next weekend. The second time around isn’t so bad, but it’s a great reason to get things done around the house that need to be done. We’re operating is...
by brendayoder | May 12, 2013 | Faith, For Women, Parenting
Today is Mother’s Day – the day we think of the blessings of motherhood. In reflecting on this day, I’m reminded of inspiring women who had messed-up experiences in motherhood. Many biblical women endured hard places, being forced to lean on the Lord...
by Brenda L. Yoder | May 4, 2013 | Faith
This post is written by my daughter. For the prelude to her story, read here. It’s taken nearly a year to heal my broken heart—to relive the rich memories with a song rather than sorrow lacing my heart. It’s been nearly 11 months since I left with a group of students...