Registration to Our Fall Quiet Retreat is Open!

Do you long for time alone with the Lord?  Are you working through a decision? Wondering what steps to take next? Tired? Anxious? Seeking guidance?  We want to meet you in the quiet. If you’re local to the Clark County or PDX area, join us on Friday, September 26th to grow in relationship with Christ, spend time in His Word,…

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“Rhythm of Remembrance” by Jessica Zinck

A mother sits on the couch with her children. They are begging her to look at pictures of when they were babies. The family gathers close, scrolling through photographs as stories are told– tales of important milestones and silly moments.   For them, remembering has become a cherished family activity. Sharing photos and reminiscing gives children a stronger sense of…

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“The Heart of Pilgrimage” – Our New Bible Study & Doing it Together

ASCENDING TOGETHER What happens when two women say “yes” to a God-sized dream? When they lean into friendship, faith, and the hard work of collaboration? You get something like The Heart of Pilgrimage—a Bible study born not just from study and prayer, but from mosquito-ridden mission trips, summit climbs, and countless cups of coffee. In this podcast and article, Tracy…

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Unraveling Pride: Embracing God’s Invitation to Genuine Surrender 

Something was off. I returned to my room and couldn’t shake the feeling that something was bothering my soul. “What was that verse again and why was it prickling me,” I thought. The retreat started much like others I had attended. The leader shared a passage from scripture, and we prayed over our time together. However, this particular retreat was…

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Expect Conference – Meet the Main Session & Workshop Leaders

We believe in together, and think you might, too. Use this link to join women from around Clark County and the greater PDX area for EXPECT – an interchurch conference that desires to explore who God is and better understand what we can expect as Christ-followers. Participants will enjoy food, fellowship, worship, solid teaching, and interactive workshops from local leaders. Please register early as capacity…

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Join Us For EXPECT: An Inter-church Conference That Explores Who God Is and What We Can Expect As His Followers

Register here to join Arise Ministries Collective and women from around Clark County for EXPECT, an inter-church conference that desires to explore who God is and better understand what we can expect as Christ-followers. Participants will enjoy food, fellowship, worship, teaching and interactive workshops from local leaders. Register early, as capacity is limited and workshops are offered on a first-come basis. WHO: Women (13…

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Breaking the Power of Shame by Beth Claes

The first response to sin, going all the way back to Genesis 3, was shame. After their disobedience, Adam and Eve hid from God. And it is a story we are all prone to repeating in our own lives. Hiding and shame are our natural responses to our own sin, as well as the ways we are sinned against by…

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Learning to Wait Well in a Time of Wilderness

Last winter, I married my best friend in an intimate gathering on the third floor of our church on a dreamy December day, fog enveloping us in pure bliss. We spent the week after our wedding in the stunning – and to our surprise, very warm – mountains of Yosemite National Park. Our only agenda was to rest, eat, adventure,…

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Podcast 037 – “Healing House: Rebuilding after Separation or Divorce” with Amy Oliver

“Divorced” is a descriptor Amy Oliver never anticipated or planned for. When circumstances left her alone and wondering how she would care for her daughters and rebuild a home for them, Amy began the long journey toward healing and restoration. After a lot of hard work and seeking Christ first, Amy is ready and prepared to pass along the skills and…

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God’s Will and a Whale: Seeking Answers From the Story of Jonah

I was walking with a dear friend this week and discussing the struggle to understand the concept of God’s will and plan. Like me, she’s endured the painful process of divorce and the wreckage in the family that follows. Was it God’s will for her to marry her husband, or did she hear him wrong? Did God always know that…

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