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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 …

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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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Snowfall Pause

By Emily Vandyke “Be still and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.”Psalm 46:10 The first snowfall of the year is nothing short of magical:  …

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Onward!

In the last 8 years, Run Hard. Rest Well.® has impacted over 22,000 people and you are one of them! We have been entrusted with the message “Run Hard. Rest Well.” It’s not our message – not one …

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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 …

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Simple Summer Joy[s]

by Brenda Jank 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 got 10 free minutes and want to challenge your core …

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Catch Your Breath

Truth for the Trenches For parents of kids who need more and give more than the world will ever know. Note: This article was written in 2002, but republished many times. As the Covid-19 crisis rages, I …

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