“Dacha” a Key to Personal Retreat
This post was originally published in July of 2015. 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 …
On Callings & Commitments
Originally published in the summer of 2015, Brenda’s thoughts continue to ring true today! Each season of our life is made up of a unique blend of commitments and calling. Commitments Commitments are the non-negotiable obligations in …
Compassion Fatigue: Life in the Trench
This is the third of a three part series Brenda wrote in the fall of 2017. Some of us are living life “in over our heads” meeting critical needs of others morning, noon, and night. Boundaries blur. …
Making Personal Retreats “Mine!”
This is the final post of a 7-part series on Personal Retreats that Brenda wrote for Everyone a Missionary in 2007. We also ran this series in 2016.Click here if you would like to start at the beginning of …
ON YOUR MARK! (GET SET, GO!)
This is part 6 of a 7-part series on Personal Retreats that Brenda wrote for Everyone a Missionary in 2007. We also ran this series in 2016.Click here if you would like to start at the beginning of the series. Jesus’ getaway …
Table for Two
This is part 5 of a 7-part series on Personal Retreats that Brenda wrote for Everyone a Missionary in 2007. We also ran this series in 2016. Click here if you would like to start at the beginning of the series. The third faith-factor we …
The Holy Spirit on Retreat
This is part 4 of a 7-part series on Personal Retreats that Brenda wrote for Everyone a Missionary in 2007. We also ran this series in 2016. Click here if you would like to start at the beginning of the series. The second …
Quiet Place
This is part 3 of a 7-part series on Personal Retreats that Brenda wrote for Everyone a Missionary in 2007. We also ran this series in 2016. Click here if you would like to start at the beginning of the series. Away to …
Called to Climb
By Dr. Nate Lowe – Chairman of the Board of Directors of Run Hard. Rest Well. Thanks, Nate! I have read the Sermon on the Mount dozens if not hundreds of time in my life. I have heard …