Brenda

Chord of Three

By Brenda Jank The buddy system is great when you’re seven. It’s even better when you’re 27 or 54. Commit to a day of prayer with a friend, your spouse or co-workers. Enjoy the camaraderie of traveling together. Share a …

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Perchance to Dream

by Joel Hoffschneider “In My Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for …

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Tale of Two Lumberjacks

By Brenda Jank There once were two strong lumberjacks.They both loved to cut down trees more than anything in the world. Early in the morning, The first lumberjack was ready to work.He sharpened his ax and started …

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Leaders

Rest is not only something God has for me, it is something he wants from me. He wants full claim over my time – my time to work and my time to rest, a rest crafted since …

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The Miracle of a Minute

Navigating intense seasons of HARD is like operating with a bucket that has a large hole punched into it. It sets us up for rapid bucket-drain. When this transpires, two things emerge. The people I love the …

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The Truth Will Set You Free

By Brenda Jank Never Never Land exists. It’s a delusional state dependent on a future that will never transpire. It’s not a place, but a season. You know, the time after Christmas when life will be less hectic or the …

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Campfire

By Brenda Jank I am running my race for the long haul. I do not want to be a sparkler – a dazzling, short-lived display of light. I want to be a campfire – a source of …

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All in the Family

By Joel Hoffschneider The ancient season that we know as Epiphany was awash with the frantic activity of Wisemen, gifts, dedication, and an unexpected move to Egypt. Holding on bravely in this storm of activity was Mary. …

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