by Brenda L. Yoder | Jun 21, 2015 | Faith, Parenting
Today’s Father’s Day. I’m sharing the message my daughter wrote to her dad today. It’s a reminder that parenting doesn’t happen during momentous occasions, but in the tender, ordinary ones. I urge all of us to pray for and be involved in...
by Brenda L. Yoder | May 20, 2015 | Life
Today’s my 26th anniversary. Our marriage can be defined as “My Big Fat Greek Wedding,” only it’s Italian Girl Marries Mennonite Farmboy. I was going to write eloquent thoughts, but the post “25 Reasons Why I Suck At Marriage After 25...
by Brenda L. Yoder | Jun 15, 2014 | Life
There’s an epidemic in the United States that’s politically incorrect to talk about. On Father’s Day, I’m compelled to avoid writing another blog post about good dads. Don’t get me wrong – good dads are foundational to the family,...
by Brenda L. Yoder | Dec 2, 2013 | Life
The last few days my Facebook and Twitter feed has filled with “pray for the sex trafficking during the Super Bowl.” This is one area where prayer is futile without action or commitment to change. Forgive my boldness, but sex trafficking begins and ends...
by Brenda L. Yoder | Oct 19, 2013 | Parenting
by contributing writer Josh Kissee of Manbuilders.com Dads, do your children like to play video games? If you have video games in your home, then the answer is most likely a YES! I know, I know. Many parents are firmly against video games and some don’t even...