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Part Two: When Breakthrough Rings in Bellville 

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 fa…

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 d…

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Part Two: When Breakthrough Rings in Bellville 

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 

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

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 

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!)

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 

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) 

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…