by Brenda L. Yoder | Jan 2, 2017 | Coaching, Faith
All flesh is like grass, the glory of man like the flowers, both of which wither and fall away. But the word of the Lord endures forever. 1 Peter 1:24-25 This verse defines 2017, doesn’t it? Each year seems to increasingly be about investing in earthly things,...
by Brenda L. Yoder | Nov 11, 2015 | For Women, Life
Dear Friend, I’m jealous of you. Not all the time, but this time of year especially. When I go in the stores with all of the things I want, you come to mind. You’ve got a bigger house with lots of rooms to decorate and have space for the cool things...
by Brenda L. Yoder | Nov 30, 2014 | Faith
Another holiday has come and gone. A good holiday. One full of gratitude, family, and thanksgiving. How was your holiday? I hope it was a day on which you could give thanks. The holiday season usually causes me angst. I like the lights of Christmas, but I don’t...
by Brenda L. Yoder | Dec 13, 2013 | Faith
I posted this article last year and was called by the Rikki Lake Show. While I didn’t hate the holidays enough to make the show, there were many responses that resonated with this post. I have a love-hate relationship with the holidays. It’s the...
by Brenda L. Yoder | Dec 9, 2013 | Life
I have the poem “Do It Anyway” by Mother Theresa in my counseling office. It makes me strong and gives me hope for holiday relationships. It was given to me by a friend in a Christmas letter in 2005. It’s timeless. The truths are essential for...