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When Mother’s Day is Not a Happy Day

Mother's Day can be hard. Learn practical tools for dealing with mom pain this Mother's Day from real Moms in the Scripture. The post When Mother’s Day is Not a Happy Day appeared first on Brenda L...

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How Mothers and Daughters Mend Relationships Episode 15

“Some of the most healing words a mother or daughter can say to one another are, ‘I am sorry. It was my fault. I was wrong. Will you forgive me.”  Daniels and McIntosh, Mended We are excited to...

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Why Moms Cry at Graduation Time

May is a hard time for moms of seniors. Graduation is a rite of passage for your student, but also for you. Here's why little things like a form letter brings you to tears. The post Why Moms Cry at...

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Raising Kids is Exhausting and Here’s Why Episode 17

No matter what season of raising kids you are in, chances are you are exhausted. The struggle is real. As moms, we are uniquely attached to our children’s emotional and physical well being in which we...

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3 Simple, Powerful Principles for Marriage Episode 20

Do you struggle to balance being the good wife when it feels like you have nothing left for your husband after caring for kids and others all day long? It's a common feeling for women with kids. In...

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The Last Day

No one prepares you for the last day your child is home before they leave for college. But God's been preparing them, and you, all along. The post The Last Day appeared first on Brenda L Yoder, Life...

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10 Ways Parents Sin by Idolizing Children

Do you put your kids, their success, and desires above God? God wants us to love Him more than our kids. These questions assess whom you worship more. The post 10 Ways Parents Sin by Idolizing Children...

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Why I Don’t Hate Christmas Anymore

The Ricki Lake Show called me because I hated Christmas. Things have changed. Here's why I don't hate Christmas anymore and perhaps you won't either. The post Why I Don’t Hate Christmas Anymore...

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Series: Valuing Motherhood Pt. 1 (S2 E11)

Do you struggle seeing your value as a mom? In this 6 part series, Brenda Yoder shares how we can see the role the way God does, valuing motherhood. The post Series: Valuing Motherhood Pt. 1 (S2 E11)...

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Series: Valuing Motherhood Interview with Ingrid Lochamire (S2 E13)

For the next two episodes, Brenda interviews Ingrid Lochamire, a woman whose journey has powerful lessons of hope and wisdom in adverse circumstances!  The post Series: Valuing Motherhood Interview...

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Series: Valuing Motherhood Interview with Ingrid Lochamire (S2E14)

In this episode and the last, Brenda shares Part Two of her interview with Ingrid Lochamire, a woman whose journey has powerful lessons from which to learn.  Today's episode is powerful for parents...

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5 Hacks for Life Care, Not Self Care

Self care doesn't help exhaustion. Learn 5 hacks for life care that make the difference for your never-ending feeling of tired. The post 5 Hacks for Life Care, Not Self Care appeared first on Brenda L...

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Presidential Leadership Begins at Home

“As the leader goes, so goes the nation”– a familiar saying I was reminded of while teaching a junior high Sunday School class. We were discussing good leadership during a lesson on Moses. I was...

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5 Things to Know About Your Needs

Women meet the needs of others, yet we seldom feel okay stating our needs. Here are 5 truths about why knowing your needs are important. The post 5 Things to Know About Your Needs appeared first on...

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Handling Mom Pain on Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day can be hard amidst the flowers and cards. A day that’s supposed to be filled with happiness and joy may be full of grief, sadness, and loss. I’m going to call this unique hurt Mom Pain....

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Caught Between Tired and Tears

Parenting in midlife is the best of times and the worst of times. You live between opposite extremes, often caught between tired and tears. Here's what it's like in the fledging season of life. The...

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Preparing Your Child to Fledge

Whether you realize it or not, simple moments are really significant as you prepare your child to fledge to independence and prepare your heart for an emptying nest. The post Preparing Your Child to...

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10 Tips for the Mom Whose Kids are Fledging the Nest

Ten tips from seasoned mom and author of Fledge: Launching Your Kids Without Losing Your Mind to moms in the season of releasing teens and young adults. The post 10 Tips for the Mom Whose Kids are...

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