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Sitting in the Presence of Legacy
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By Angela Miller, Program Manager at Serenity Retreat
As I sat in the audience that morning, I found myself quietly in awe. Serenity Retreat was celebrating 25 years of God’s faithfulness, and story after story testified to His trans…
The Book I Wish I’d Had: Why It Took Me Ten Years to Write Raising Truth Seekers
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by Barbara Rolen, Program Director, Serenity Retreat
Ten years ago, God gave me a dream.
He wanted me to help parents weave Transformation Prayer Ministry, this beautiful process we use at Serenity Retreat, into their everyday parenting and…
Part Two: When Breakthrough Rings in Bellville
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By Cynthia Wenz
Part One: Read Here
Flash forward to today.
I sit in the seat of CEO for the very ministry that once held space for my healing. It’s not lost on me how full-circle God’s faithfulness is.
I’m deeply blessed and inspired…
Experience the Unthinkable
By Eric Miller
My health had declined in ways that doctors couldn’t explain, then I lost my job, and most painfully, God felt silent.
I was still praying and living for Him, but my daily struggle had somehow drowned out His voi…
A Night to Cherish the Old and Look Forward to the New
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By Barbara Rolen
It was such a joy to gather in Bellville for the recent Filling Station on September 10. This bi-annual gathering gives us the precious opportunity to unite and remember why we continually say yes to this vital kingdom work. The…
From Doing an Assignment to Being on Assignment: A Tribute to Emma Alvarez
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By: Angela Miller
This Fall, we celebrate a beautiful transition in the life of one of our beloved team members, Emma Alvarez, who has stepped into a new season from the Lord as a teacher in the public school system. Emma leaves Serenity Retreat…
When God Had Other Plans for My Mountain Getaway
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By Barbara Rolen
Have you ever planned a peaceful getaway only to discover God had something deeper in mind—your transformation.
This summer, I ventured to the Colorado mountains for my first solo vacation since my husband’s death five…
When Life Throws You a Curveball (Like Getting Moved to a New School the Day Before Classes Start!)
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By: Barbara Rolen, Program Director, Serenity Retreat
What does the beginning of a new school year mean for you? Maybe you’re in the thick of buying school supplies and new shoes, or perhaps you’re watching your own kids navigate those exciting…
Breakthrough Has a Sound
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By Interim CEO & Board Member, Cynthia Wenz
Part One: When Breakthrough Rings Like a Bell
I still remember the first time I encountered Serenity Retreat. It wasn’t at a gala or a board meeting. It was at a memorial service, a…
For Whom My Bell Rings (It’s Jesus)
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By: Dr. Emi Barresi
I rang the bell.
The Serenity Retreat property is a tranquil and holy plot of land, situated close to the city, yet with such a (beautifully) distant atmosphere. In this space, God’s kingdom meets earth. Its grounds…