by Brenda L. Yoder | Feb 27, 2024 | For Women, Life, Parenting
“How do I know what love is?” Jensen asked. It was an honest question from a teen. I processed how to answer her, realizing the culture around her had conflicting messages about love, relationships, and affection. Love is becoming an elusive term. When...
by Brenda L. Yoder | Apr 15, 2022 | Parenting
“I can’t tell my mom that. She’ll freak out.” It’s the thing kids say when we’re talking about hard things. My hope as a counselor or speaker is that kids will take the hardest things in their lives to their parents. But hearing...
by Brenda L. Yoder | Feb 11, 2020 | Encouragement, Life, Podcast Episodes
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and we get to talk about love! Not the fairy tale kind where all your dreams come true, but the kind that takes hard work, intentionality, and selflessness. If you are single or dating, please don’t let the title...
by Brenda L. Yoder | Dec 4, 2019 | Faith, Life
The following is a guest post by John Ashley, pastor, writer, and grieving father. Christmas is a wonderful time of the year. In the midst of all the hustle and bustle, people seem to have a spirit of goodwill. This is a season of giving, charities generally have an...
by Brenda L. Yoder | Oct 16, 2019 | Life
“Don’t save up love like you’re trying to retire on it. Give it away like you’re made of the stuff,” Bob Goff. Have you ever been in a room of people and felt alone? You look around and your heart longs for someone to see you. Not because you’re selfish or prideful,...
