by Brenda L. Yoder | Apr 5, 2019 | Faith
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to purify us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:9 We’ve been on vacation with our youngest son and his friend. Being away from people, email, and technology reminded me how many messages...
by Brenda L. Yoder | Jan 9, 2019 | Life
I looked around the room thinking how much solace I’d find if only I lived there. I was in the parlor of a colonial home in the mountains of Northern Virginia. I’ve been to Virginia often in the recent years visiting my daughter who went to college...
by Brenda L. Yoder | Nov 4, 2017 | Life, Parenting
A balanced life is not free of busyness. When you’re a young mom, you think the season when kids are older will be less busy. Then, you’re chasing your kids around like CRAZY, wishing for the days they can drive. Then they’re driving, graduating, and...
by Brenda L. Yoder | Oct 17, 2017 | Life
“And the Lord gave the people favor in sight of the Egyptians.” Exodus 11:3 Have you ever wondered why God allows hardship? You obey God in a situation or relationship, yet things get worse. You surrender your life or relationship to Him, yet things get...
by Brenda L. Yoder | Aug 11, 2017 | Faith, For Women, Parenting
I walked into Mrs. Martin’s classroom with my firstborn. My daughter wore a rust plaid skirt with a felt name tag pinned to her shirt. Mrs. Martin was gracious and smiled at me as I let go of my daughter’s hand and watched her find her place in the sea of...
