by Brenda L. Yoder | Dec 21, 2012 | Faith
I received this poem in a Christmas letter from a high school friend in 2005. I’ve kept it all these years. When I was teaching, it was in my classroom. Now, it’s a wall hanging in my counseling office. It makes me strong. These truths are essential for...
by Brenda L. Yoder | Oct 25, 2012 | Faith
A conversation between my youngest and his friend, “Where’s your mom going tomorrow?” Answer, “She’s going to Indy to share her testimony.” “That’s cool.” Testimony: Evidence or proof provided by the existence or...
by Brenda L. Yoder | Oct 8, 2012 | Faith
Snapshots from the past days have etched my mind. Simple moments. Yet not so simple. Snapshots of lives beyond the picket fence image. A boy running to the finish line, passing others, winning his first race ever. On the sidelines, his dad just diagnosed with Stage...
by Brenda L. Yoder | Oct 6, 2012 | Faith
In June, 2012, I met Nettie Kelsey at a speaking and writing conference in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Both Hoosiers, we connected at the opening session. As I have gotten to know Nettie, I’ve had the privilege to hear her story. It’s one every person needs...
