Arise Women's Ministry

09/14/2026

09/12/2026

Stacy Soverns was originally hoping to be our worship leader, but due to some big changes in her family circumstances, she's no longer able to come. Her good friend Christi Bonertz will be leading worship in her place, and she comes highly recommended by Stacy! You can learn more about Christi and register for our retreat on our website. The last day to register is October 2nd!

https://www.arisewomensministry.org/retreats

09/09/2026

He Goes Before You: Arise and Shine Devotional

“The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.”
Deuteronomy 31:8 (NIV)

Arise and shine, dear one! God is with you!

The day has arrived, and it's here far sooner than I ever imagined. The boy I once sent off to his first day of kindergarten, wondering if he would be okay, is now headed off to high school. I remember walking him to his new classroom, his younger siblings in tow, excited each day to welcome him back home. Now he's boarding the bus to a new school adventure, ready to take that next step toward adulthood.

Even though that first day of kindergarten and this first day of high school look vastly different, one truth remains the same: the Lord himself goes before my son and is with him. While the halls of a public school may look daunting, I am confident that through every step, God is walking alongside my child.

It's easy to fear change, and the unknown of a new school year can bring anxiety. But God's Word consistently reminds us, "Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged." These words in Deuteronomy were spoken by Moses to Joshua, who would succeed him in leading the people of Israel into the promised land. Joshua was taking on a huge responsibility. Instead of reminding Joshua how great he was or how he could manage this new role on his own, Moses pointed him to the Lord. It's because we know that the Lord himself goes before us that we don't need to be afraid. We can be strong and courageous, not held back by anxiety or discouragement, because we don't face today alone. The Lord is with us.

What are you facing today, dear one? Is there a new calling on your life you're stepping into? Are you, like me, watching a child go off to school and praying over them as they walk through those doors? Maybe today feels all too familiar, and you need that reminder that God hasn't left your side.

As I send my son off to high school, I'm praying that he will know, in every hallway and every new beginning, that the Lord goes before him.

The same is true for you. Whatever door you're walking through, you don't walk through it alone. The Lord is right there with you.

09/08/2026

Looking for community? Join us at Arise Women's Ministry! Whether it's Bible study, Moms of Grace, or our Fall Retreat, come be part of our sisterhood as we encounter Jesus through His Word!

Learn more on our website: https://www.arisewomensministry.org/

09/05/2026

Join us for our Deeply Rooted Fall Retreat! Last day to register is October 2nd!

Learn more and register on our website: https://www.arisewomensministry.org/retreats

Rooted in Colossians 2:6-7, our Deeply Rooted Fall Retreat explores what it means to be a woman whose faith runs deep enough to hold her through any season. Through stories of bold Biblical women, including the woman with the issue of blood, Esther, Deborah, Huldah, and Mary, we'll discover that radical faith is not about feeling fearless. It's about acting on what we know to be true, even when it's hard. You'll leave with roots that go deeper, a faith that moves mountains, and a heart overflowing with thankfulness for the God who holds your story.

09/04/2026

Check out this new blog post by Darla Butterfield announcing our theme for 2026-2027, Unshakable Faith

By Darla Butterfield September 4th, 2026My phone buzzed with a text from my husband: "Good morning… sort of… call me when you can."That didn't sound good. I called him immediately and found out the board at the nonprofit where he worked had voted to restructure their budget and eliminate his pos...