“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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Combating Cortisol Overload – Part 2
Note: This post is Post #7 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 you’re challenged to …
Combating Cortisol Overload – Part 1
Note: This post is Post #6 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 you’re challenged to …
The Price Tag of Rest
By Brenda Jank Note: This post is Post #2 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 …
