Talking WITH God
By Brenda Jank Do you love a child in your life – or a bunch of children between the ages of 1 and 18? (They don’t even have to live under your roof.) If so, this post …
The Power of P.R.A.Y.
By Brenda Jank Find rest, O my soul, in God alone. Psalm 62:5a This promise speaks to me of prayer. The acronym P.R.A.Y. is a helpful tool for me as I explore ways to find rest for …
God Speaks
By Brenda Jank God speaks to us through creation. He speaks to us through his Word. God speaks to us through quiet hearts. When I was little, I was baffled–BAFFLED–by Jesus’ desire to pray. “Why would Jesus …
Exploring Prayer as Dialogue
By Brenda Jank Prayer. If I’m really honest, I have to admit I find it easier to spend ten minutes talking about God than ten minutes talking to God. My life bears evidence of this reality too …
Sabbath Begins By Telling the Truth
By Brenda Jank Note: This post is Post #9 of our original series on rest and restoration. We are reposting some of our favorite articles because we believe they’re just as important today as ever. We hope …
Remember the Sabbath
By Brenda Jank Note: This post is Post #8 of our original series on rest and restoration. We are reposting some of our favorite articles because we believe they’re just as important today as ever. We hope …
Conquering Cortisol Overload with a Smile
By Brenda Jank Note: This post is Post #5 of our original series on rest and restoration. We are reposting some of our favorite articles because we believe they’re just as important today as ever. We hope …
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 …
The Most Unstable Stable
By Joel Hoffschneider “But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been …
Rhythmic Swing
By Michelle Hoffschneider Most things we experience in life have a complete opposite. Night and Day.Positive and Negative.Happy and Sad.Love and Hate.Rest and Exertion. You can’t have one without experiencing the other; it is a world of …