Solitude for Mom
By Brenda Jank As a mom who loves her kids, the best way for me to love them and honor God’s call on my life is to periodically move away from the familiar demands of life and …
Rest in the 21st Century
By Brenda Jank My journey into rest began in 1991. It’s been a roller coaster. Acting out of sheer obedience to the Sabbath Commandment (once I swallowed hard and admitted I had been neglecting it my entire …
Totality: A 3 Degree Difference
By Brenda Jank Living very close to the Solar Totality Pathway, I was content to remain where I was. I believed that 97 to 98% totality would still be a spectacular sight to behold. I was wrong …
This Side of Gone
By Brenda Jank This side of gone – my side – stinks and is harder than heck. Our son, Joshua*, died 5 months ago. Josh’s side of gone, is literally out of this world. It is fabulous and …
Shaking Things Up
By Joel Hoffschneider If your employer comes into the office and announces…‘We are going to shake things up, emergency meeting at 11:30 …’ it’s probably scary. If the doctor tells you that the medicine you have been …
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 …
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 …