This Side of Gone
By Brenda Jank This side of gone – my side – stinks and is harder than heck. Our son, Joshua*, died 5 months ago. Josh’s side of gone, is literally out of this world. It is fabulous and …
Got Grief?
By Joel Hoffschneider Grief is the loss of something valued. It does not matter what it is. If it had value to you and you are suddenly without it, grief will ensue. You will go from emotional …
The Best Thanksgiving Ever
With grief and gratitude pulling our hearts in opposite directions, “hit pause” this Thanksgiving. Recognize the losses you have faced through Covid-19 and the gifts that have emerged. Inventory your heart. Do this alone. Or take the …
Grieving Well
As an eternal optimist, I do not spend much time recognizing, much less feeling the emotions that set the stage for grief work, yet I highly value the refining and restorative power of grieving well. I have …
Caring for the Caregiver
Do you know a caregiver – a person who pours themselves into the wellbeing of another in a way that invites and demands TLC above and beyond? Do you see their commitment? Their exhaustion? Their love and …
ON YOUR MARK! (GET SET, GO!)
This is part 6 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. Jesus’ getaway …
On Your Mark! (Get Set, Go!)
Jesus’ getaway with his Father launched him into his public ministry. God’s little (and big) nudges come at any time and in many places. In varied ways He makes it clear that we are to act, …
