by brendayoder | May 26, 2013 | Faith
I live in the middle of the third largest Amish community in the United States. Driving in our area requires a certain level of acquired proficiency. Slow-moving horse and buggies are plentiful, and maneuvering around them is a skill only the locals know how to do. ...
by brendayoder | May 22, 2013 | For Women, Parenting
By contributing writer Josh Kissee of Manbuilders.com. The cure for boredom is curiosity. There is no cure for curiosity. -Dorothy Parker Are you dreading your boys asking to play video games, watch TV, or sit at the computer when they get bored this summer? I...
by brendayoder | May 15, 2013 | Parenting
It’s my privilege to have Shannon Dew, author at Dewing Life, to guest post today. Visit her site – it’s full of encouragement and practical advice for parenting blended families. I’m thankful to have her contribute to our parenting series!...
by Brenda L. Yoder | Apr 24, 2013 | For Women, Parenting
Last week my son came to me with a simple question. “Mom, are you busy?” I groaned inside because I knew the answer. The right answer was “No. ” The wrong answer, which was inside my head, said “I really don’t want to stop what I’m doing.” Luckily, my mouth came up...
by Brenda L. Yoder | Apr 13, 2013 | Encouragement, Faith
It’s my great privilege to have a dear friend share her story of cancer survival. This is Ingrid’s story: My friend holds her daughter’s hand, whispering prayers as the daughter lay in the Intensive Care Unit. This young, single mother just barely...