God

A Heart-to-Heart Thanksgiving

By Brenda Jank With grief and gratitude pulling my heart in opposite directions, I will be “hitting pause” this Thanksgiving to go face-to-face with Jesus, as I ponder and pray through the last 12 months. I have …

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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 …

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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 …

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Meeting with God

By Brenda Jank Two scriptural accounts have formed my “knowing” God. Be still and know that I am God… Psalm 46:10a Satisfied While growing up, a picture of God’s loving care, which captured my heart was a …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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