Rule Breaker
I met a nasty deer fly today. The thing was out for blood. Mine! His assault was constant and creative. Relentless, he made my morning walk quite miserable. Do you have an “internal rule” that ruthlessly prevails …
God on Vacation
A few years ago the Seattle Times carried an article by Shirleen Holt in which was the following: “Nearly ten million Americans worked more than sixty hours a week last year, the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics …
Lessons from a Fishing Net
This devotional thought, originally published here in June 2016, was written in tandem by Brenda Jank and a friend who serves as a missionary in a sensitive country. Some people are good at fishing. I’m not! When …
When the Rooster Crows
Originally published in June 2016, Brenda’s words have meaning for us this day! Engaged in a deep conversation with an old friend, I asked, “who have you disappointed in your life?” “Who haven’t I disappointed?! My parents. …
Simple Summer Joys
Originally published in June 2016, Brenda’s words have meaning for us this day! Ready for summer? It’s here – with an invitation to things we often neglect. I’ve got 2 “assignments” for you today. One. If you’ve …
Praying for Those Who Are Winded
Originally published in June 2016, Brenda’s words have meaning for us this day! The eyes of those around us speak volumes. Do you know and love someone who is weary? Have you seen their eyes? Do you …
10,000 Reasons
by Brenda Jank Matt Redman’s song, 10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord, O my soul), has been viewed by 25 million people on YouTube since May 2012. If you haven’t sung it recently, click here and take a …
Parenting in the Fast Lane
Originally published in May 2016, Brenda’s words have meaning for us this day! Antibacterial soap.Infant monitors.Car seats.Bike helmets. We go to great lengths to protect our children from many lurking dangers, but not all. There is one …
Peace & Quiet
Originally published in May 2020, Brenda’s words have meaning for us this day! Peace and quiet. They go together more then we’d like to admit. The profound absence of quiet in our lives is robbing us of …