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Plan B

By Brenda Jank $5000 matching gift update! By the grace of God, YOU have helped turn $4,235 into $8,470! We need to raise $765 by Wednesday.Will you consider a gift to help us reach $10,000?https://runhardrestwell.org/give/ Note: Today’s …

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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 …

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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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The Early Bird Catches the Worm

By Brenda Jank A popular pastime people love is finding hidden treasures all around the world. Some treasure hunters rise hours before dawn just to be the first hunter onsite.   We’ve all heard the expression, “the early …

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Bold and Beautiful

by Brenda Jank Bold. When was the last time you ran smack dab into something BOLD?What about BOLD and BEAUTIFUL?Today is your lucky day! The Lord is my shepherd, there is nothing I lack. (Psalm 23:1 HCSB) …

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Rule Breaker

I met a nasty deer fly today. The thing was out for blood. Mine! His assault was constant and creative. Relentless, he made my morning walk quite miserable. Do you have an “internal rule” that ruthlessly prevails …

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R.I.P.

This last week I had the opportunity to “be there” for a number of hurting people. The cares of this world are often crushing. Few are immune. The following post, a repeat from July 2014, spoke to …

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Parenting in the Fast Lane

Originally published in May 2016, Brenda’s words have meaning for us this day! Antibacterial soap.Infant monitors.Car seats.Bike helmets. We go to great lengths to protect our children from many lurking dangers, but not all. There is one …

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