“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 …
Retreat! (part 2 of 2)
By Brenda Jank If you missed last week’s post, be sure to read it here to learn why personal retreats are so valuable…so vital!” There are three kinds of personal retreats: offensive, defensive and forced. Offensive Retreat …
Retreat! (part 1 of 2)
By Brenda Jank (This is Part 1 of a 2-Part Series) “Retreat!” It’s a battle cry of the beloved. It’s strategic. It is revolutionary. My first personal retreat was the open gate that welcomed my heart back …
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 …
Meeting with God
By Brenda Jank Two scriptural accounts have formed my “knowing” God. Be still and know that I am God… Psalm 46:10a Satisfied While growing up, a picture of God’s loving care, which captured my heart was a …
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 …
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 …
Are You Guilt Driven or Spirit Led?
By Brenda Jank Note: This post is Post #4 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 …
That Which Refreshes
By Brenda Jank Note: This post is Post #3 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 …
The Rest Revolution
By Brenda Jank Note: This post is Post #1 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 …