“Dacha” a Key to Personal Retreat
By Brenda Jank Dacha is one of my favorite words. It’s Russian and I was introduced to it in the town of Istra, Russia in January 2012 while speaking on the topics of rest and retreat at …
Retreat! (part 2 of 2)
By Brenda Jank If you missed last week’s post, be sure to read it here to learn why personal retreats are so valuable…so vital!” There are three kinds of personal retreats: offensive, defensive and forced. Offensive Retreat …
Retreat! (part 1 of 2)
By Brenda Jank (This is Part 1 of a 2-Part Series) “Retreat!” It’s a battle cry of the beloved. It’s strategic. It is revolutionary. My first personal retreat was the open gate that welcomed my heart back …
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 …
Sabbath Rest – The Sky’s the Limit
By Brenda Jank What does Sabbath rest look like in the 21st century? It has a lot to do with honor. Four things come to mind. Here’s Number Two. #2 Honor its Maker Recognize that the Sabbath …
Sabbath Rest Takes Time
By Brenda Jank What does Sabbath rest look like in the 21st century? It has a lot to do with honor. Four things come to mind. We will start with one today. #1 Honor the Sabbath with …
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 …
Safe Place
By Brenda Jank Mary did what she needed to do.She packed her bags, made an exit strategy, and left.What do you NEED to do this Christmas?Luke tells us that Mary took to the hills. She went where …