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Tag: encouragement

January 7, 2018March 15, 2018 Brenda L. Yoder

The Best Answer is S-T-O-P

June 30, 2013June 30, 2013 Brenda L. Yoder

Why I’m Not Afraid to Air My Dirty Laundry On Sundays

June 25, 2013June 26, 2013 Brenda L. Yoder

Slow and Steady Does Win the Race: The Challenge of Consistency

June 24, 2013June 24, 2013 Brenda L. Yoder

How To Be Strong When There’s A Weak Link

June 20, 2013June 20, 2013 Brenda L. Yoder

Home Improvement: Having Faith in the Unseen

June 16, 2013June 16, 2013 Brenda L. Yoder

The Important Things a Dad Does Wearing The Superman Cape

June 12, 2013December 29, 2017 Brenda L. Yoder

50 Things I Want My Kid to Know About Life

June 9, 2013 Brenda L. Yoder

What You’re Born To Do: Lesson From a Killer Dog

June 3, 2013June 3, 2013 Brenda L. Yoder

Be Still And Know

May 26, 2013May 26, 2013 Brenda L. Yoder

Between A Rock and Hard Place {Or A Buggy and A Pig}

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"God has great things for you!"⁠ "If you dream it, God's given it to you!"⁠ ⁠ I'm not a fan of the health and wealth gospel. It doesn't reflect anything of the gospel story, the Old Testament, or the Church after the resurrection. ⁠ ⁠ The prosperity gospel is a lie. The lie is that good things are guaranteed if you do the right things, say the right words, engage the right spiritual practices, or have enough faith. ⁠ ⁠ The biblical truth is that God allows hard things. For the Christian, though, He births something life-giving from the pain. ⁠ ⁠ Because Christ is the life in the midst of suffering. ⁠ ⁠ Sometimes the pain for us. ⁠ Sometimes it's for others. ⁠ And sometimes the legacy, like Joseph's, is drawing others to God in a way we could have never done so without it. ⁠ ⁠ If you're a season of hardship know that God is still your God, too. Not the just God of the super-believers and super #blessed. ⁠ ⁠ I'm claiming that truth, too. ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #Christianity #bible #bibleteacher #retreatspeaker #godlyrest #bible #wisdom #godlywisdom #godlywomen #family #Christianservice #christianfamilies⁠ #lifebeyondthepicketfence #brendayoder #church #connection #friendship
Reciprocal friendships are important. Friends who give back to you in time of good and not so good. ⁠ ⁠ We've all probably had friendships that take without giving back. Even mentor relationships should not be one sided. Though one gives more in the relationship, mutual care and affection are what make the relationship healthy. ⁠ ⁠ God is a relational God. He gave his son, Jesus Christ, as the means for a personal relationship with Him. He, too, wants a reciprocal relationship with us. He wants us to come to him, talk to him, and also to receive from him, reciprocally. ⁠ ⁠ In good times and not so good times. ⁠ ⁠ I'm learning to seek reciprocal relationships. To set boundaries with those that aren't. And to be vulnerable to seek and receive help from my friends, too. ⁠ ⁠ In order to give, we need to receive. These gals have given to me in different times in my life. For that, I'm thankful. ⁠ ⁠ Where can you grow in friendships?⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #Christianity #bible #bibleteacher #retreatspeaker #godlyrest #bible #wisdom #godlywisdom #godlywomen #family #Christianservice #christianfamilies⁠ #lifebeyondthepicketfence #brendayoder #church #connection #friendship
In Instagram and Facebook world, it's easy to think we're connected, when in reality the brain doesn't recognize texts or tech as real connection. ⁠ ⁠ Oxytocin, the bonding hormone, isn't released except through eye to eye contact. So all that time you or your teen are spending online, you're exchanging words, but you still feel lonely and empty. Especially if you don't have authentic, caring relationships around you on a regular basis. ⁠ ⁠ Our youth, and even adults, are in a relational crisis in the United States. Yet, each one of us can truly impact someone's day by talking to them face to face, even if it's a brief interaction. ⁠ ⁠ Friends, without connection, our soul and spirit dies. Let's get off our phones, tablets, and email and talk to real humans. Especially our kids, the elderly, and those on the fringes. ⁠ ⁠ This includes in our churches, too. It's possible to be in a church every Sunday and have not one person interact with you other than a smile or a nod. ⁠ ⁠ Let's helps each other prosper, not just survive. ⁠ ⁠ #Christianity #bible #bibleteacher #retreatspeaker #godlyrest #bible #wisdom #godlywisdom #godlywomen #family #Christianservice #christianfamilies #lifebeyondthepicketfence #brendayoder #church #connection #friendship⁠ ⁠ ⁠
Somewhere overnight, this boy became a man. His smile always lights up a room, and his quiet, gentle nature, yet strength, speaks volumes. , , Happy 22 Andrew. We’re excited to watch our last year with you on the courts, but we’re most proud of who you are off the courts. . . #proudmom @ayodes31
Do you wonder where that docile kid went? The sweet one who's now surly, disrespectful, and mouthy? I hear this from a lot of parents, especially of middle school age kids. ⁠ ⁠ Kids age 12-15 are naturally this way as their quest for independence and autonomy kicks in. ⁠ ⁠ Why? Because they're pulling away from you. It's what God planned. Do you want to know more about how to appropriately let go, about autonomy and independence and why your kids need it?⁠ ⁠ Join us in the Pledge Parent Facebook Forum this week while we talk about the goal of Letting Go. Find the link at brendayoder.com or in the Facebook search bar. ⁠ ⁠ #Christianity #bible #bibleteacher #retreatspeaker #parentcoach #christiancounselor #Christiancoach #bible #wisdom #godlywisdom #godlywomen #family #Christianservice #christianfamilies #fledge #fledgethebook #parenting #christianparenting #raisingteens #raisingmiddleschoolers #⁠
Normal is just a setting on a dryer. The quote in the lower left corner sits in this window in my coaching and counseling office. ⁠ ⁠ Friend, the word "normal" carries a lot of emotions, perceptions, and expectations. Better words are "typical," "natural," "often," or "within range."⁠ ⁠ Why? Because when we think of "normal," we think of perfect, fitting in, right, same, and like everyone else. And when your world isn't perfect or the same like everyone else, you feel like something's wrong, even if it's right for you or your family. ⁠ ⁠ So here's a lesson learned the hard way from a mom and woman who's life has never seemed normal. It's not a matter of right or wrong. Because the essence of who you are isn't a moral issue. ⁠ ⁠ You are naturally you. ⁠ ⁠ Christianity #bible #bibleteacher #retreatspeaker #godlyrest #bible #wisdom #godlywisdom #godlywomen #family #Christianservice #christianfamilies #Christianmoms #momhacks #momfun #motherhood #godlymom #Christianmom #balanceandbusyness #lifebeyondthepicketfence #brendayoder⁠
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