Jesus Loved Martha
Jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus. John 11:5 These words (especially the first three), and the order in which they were written, leaped out and landed in my heart. Thud. I would have expected Mary, Martha’s sister, …
14 Ideas to Combat Cortisol
The definition of insanity has played a part in altering the terrain of my life and heart on a number of occasions. Have you ever heard it? The definition of insanity is doing what you’ve always done, but expecting different results. The …
A Valentine’s Gift Idea
Give the Gift of Peace and Quiet A Rest That Works Vibrancy and engagement transpire when people run with passion and rest on purpose – routinely refueled, refreshed, and replenished. Too many of us have grown accustomed …
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 …
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 …