journal

2025 Has a Story to Tell and to Share

By Brenda Jank Have you taken time to jot down the highlights, the work of God, and what you learned about yourself and others through the good, bad, and ugly of 2024? Are you an office manager? …

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Sculpting Your Day Away

By Brenda Jank Consider these elements when planning a personal retreat. 1. DecelerationUnwind.Catch your breath.Enjoy the activities you find relaxing and fun…hiking, reading, napping, cross-stitch…the sky is the limit! 2. PreparationJournal. Write a letter to God – …

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From My Journal

I love Psalm 26.2-3Test me, O Lord, and try me, examine my heart and my mind. For your love is ever before me, and I walk continually in your truth. I like this quote, too. “Knowledge has a …

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I Declare

Hey my friends, this 125-word declaration has the power to change your life and the lives of those you love. Consider reading it through twice. First, silently and then again out-loud.       I will work …

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Stillness Is Time Well Spent

By Stacey Dumbacher Sometimes we live life on autopilot – not feeling or thinking, just running until we sit in front of the TV or fall into bed. This way of life leaves no time to think. …

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A Face to Face Thank You

by Brenda Jank We have 4 days this week, Thursday through Sunday, that often take us “off the beaten path.”For some … It is the launch into the mad dash toward Christmas. It requires travel – and …

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David’s #1 Tool: A Pen

David’s #1 tool was not his sling shot. It was his pen. 74 of the 150 Psalms were written by David. I think those Psalms, inspired by God, might have come from David’s prayer journals. Known as …

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