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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…

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…

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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…