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2026-10-21T14:15:25-06:00

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Building a Little Ark in a Frightening World

Last updated on: October 21, 2026 at 2:15 pm By Kelley Rouland M.A.

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This past Shabbat, we read about Noah. I love this story. The flood, the animals, the brand-new start- I can’t get enough of it. But this time, the ark stayed with me. I thought about how comforting it must have been to have somewhere to go, somewhere to bring the people and animals you loved while the rain came down outside. A place to keep everyone safe while the storm passes. I love that thought, although building an ark would... Read more

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2026-09-04T21:07:46-06:00

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The Art of Beginning Again

Last updated on: September 4, 2026 at 9:07 pm By Kelley Rouland M.A.

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I have never trusted a first draft. I don’t mean that I think first drafts are worthless. They aren’t. They are where an idea first becomes something real. But they are also usually awkward, unfinished, and full of sentences that seemed brilliant when I wrote them but probably won’t make it to the end. My first sketches are much the same. I am working on a children’s book filled with little star characters. Sometimes I draw one and think,... Read more

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2026-07-27T08:33:56-06:00

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Tu B’Av: When Hope Finds Us

Last updated on: July 27, 2026 at 8:33 am By Kelley Rouland M.A.

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When I was a little girl, I was often left out. I was the last pick for playground games, I sat by myself in the cafeteria, and I often walked home alone while others traveled in groups. I know, I know… it does sound sad. However, there is always a silver lining. As I grew older, I found comfort in solitude. I used that time to write stories, read books, and dream about the future. As children, we... Read more

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2026-06-08T16:25:32-06:00

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The Little Girl Who Always Jumped

Last updated on: June 8, 2026 at 4:25 pm By Kelley Rouland M.A.

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The Deep End Looking back, I’m amazed I survived childhood. My family probably feels the same way. By age four, I had already jumped off the back porch of our second-floor apartment, launched myself into the deep end of a swimming pool without floaties, and attempted to fly like Superman from the back of a couch. Somewhere along the way, I apparently developed the belief that every jump would somehow work out fine. One summer, my uncle took me swimming.... Read more

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2026-04-20T18:36:17-06:00

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Finding God in the Moments We Almost Miss

Last updated on: April 20, 2026 at 6:36 pm By Kelley Rouland M.A.

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A Quiet Beginning Every morning, I sit in the same spot. There’s a small table by the window, where the light spills across the floor as the sun begins to rise. Most of the house is still quiet. Nothing is rushing yet. No one needs anything from me. I don’t always think about anything in particular. Sometimes I sit there, watching the light slowly fill the room. And now and then, without warning, something shifts. Not in a dramatic way.... Read more

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2026-03-27T19:06:16-06:00

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Preparing for Passover: A Gentle Spiritual Reset

Last updated on: March 27, 2026 at 7:06 pm By Kelley Rouland M.A.

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There’s a quiet kind of beginning that doesn’t ask you to grow into someone new. Years ago, when I was a child, I left everything I had ever known. I had been raised in a church that was also a school, and my world was small, structured, and familiar—the same faces, the same rhythms, the same expectations. Even the way I dressed had always been decided for me. I wore school uniforms every day, without question. So when my parents... Read more

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Building the Sacred, One Piece at a Time

Last updated on: March 14, 2026 at 7:44 am By Kelley Rouland M.A.

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There is something gratifying about building something slowly. Not the kind of building that happens all at once with a burst of inspiration, but the quieter kind that unfolds slowly over time. A small adjustment here. A new idea there. Some days it hardly feels like progress at all. And yet, if we stay with it long enough, something begins to take shape. This week’s Torah portion, Parashat Vayakhel–Pekudei, tells a story about that kind of slow, sacred building.... Read more

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2026-03-05T21:37:57-07:00

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Finding Miracles Along the Way

Last updated on: March 5, 2026 at 9:37 pm By Kelley Rouland M.A.

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Some journeys begin long before the sun rises. Midnight is an unusual time to begin a journey. When my alarm sounded in the quiet darkness, gently playing Modeh Ani by Elana Jagoda, I had the fleeting thought that no one should have to wake at such an hour. Yet in that still moment, before the world had stirred, there was also something sacred about it. The house was silent, the sky outside deep and indigo, and the day... Read more

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2026-01-20T11:03:19-07:00

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Triumph over Tribulation: Joseph’s Lessons on Forgiveness

Last updated on: January 20, 2026 at 11:03 am By Kelley Rouland M.A.

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The Challenge of Forgiveness Have you ever felt forgiveness slipping just beyond your grasp? One minute you’re almost there, then the thoughts of the betrayal settle back in, and it seems impossible. At times, the ache can root itself so deeply that it feels hopeless. If this sounds familiar, know that you are in good company. I, too, have grappled with the challenge of forgiveness. It is rarely easy, but it is vital for our healing. The Torah is replete... Read more

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Ignite Your Spirit: Inspiring and Uplifting Hanukkah Quotes

Last updated on: December 12, 2025 at 1:41 pm By Kelley Rouland M.A.

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The Significance of Light From the day we are born, light captivates us. As infants, our eyes focus on every colorful glow we can find, and that wonder never truly fades. The flicker of a candle, the bright lights of a parade, or the sparkle of a distant star all hold us spellbound. And the same goes for metaphoric light. We gravitate toward people with a natural inner glow and to places like temples where we find “light” during our... Read more

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