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Dear Graduate, Yes, turning the tassel is a milestone. Be proud and walk with humility. How does one do this? Use your gifts and talents for the glory of God, understanding that He is the one who gave them to you. Colossians 3:23, “Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for…

Dear Moms, I know many say once you become a mom, your identity becomes “mom.” Yes, the largest role you carry now is mothering, but let me offer a gentle reminder. If your faith is in Christ, the core of who you are is a child of God. Everything else we do, all the roles…

Prepare for Easter with me! Saturday March 28 – Saturday April 4 Click on the link below to download the PDF 7 Day Devotional! The Kindness of God by Kelly Freed Arena

Last January was the hardest month of my year. I made one social media post reflecting on what that month held, and I used the word “brutal” to describe how January 2025 went down. For me, that was no exaggeration. It really was.  The new year meant the reminder of grief and experiencing new grief.…

It’s no secret that Christmas, while being full of cheer for some, can exasperate the grief of others. That’s why I love the Christmas carol that sings, “tidings of comfort and joy.” No one is excluded from celebrating Christmas. We can enter this week adding to the joy, or wearily ready for the comfort that…

“Blessed are you!” are the words spoken by Elizabeth found in Luke’s Gospel when she greets her cousin Mary. Out of all of the examples of friendship in the Bible, my very favorite one is this little story, cradled in the grander scheme of the Christmas story.  For the context of this passage below, two…