reflection

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 …

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Come Away!

Come! Come Away! Jesus extended this invitation to his closest friends when he walked this earth, and it is an invitation He continues to extend today. To you. To me. Come! Enjoy a day at camp this …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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What DID Jesus Do?

This is part 2 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 …

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R.I.P. vs RESTING in Peace

R.I.P is a declaration of death, but what if it becomes a statement – a bold stance for life. With a child in hospice, another facing chronic pain and disability, and my dad battling stage 4 metastasized …

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Permission Slip!

My dear friends, here are some Permission Slips for you to use. Each one is inspired by the One who loves you, made you, and calls you by name. Jesus says to us today . . . …

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