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Unlike a conventional Christian Retreat, these weekends are designed to be a smaller, intimate community to ensure a dynamic experience normally not found at a larger retreat.

FLORIDA!!  SAVE THE DATE(S) FOR 2027 EVENTS!!
09/15/2026

FLORIDA!! SAVE THE DATE(S) FOR 2027 EVENTS!!

Save the date(s) Michigan!!!  2027...  Also.. check out the 2 events we have in October of this year!!
09/15/2026

Save the date(s) Michigan!!! 2027... Also.. check out the 2 events we have in October of this year!!

TODAY is Giving Tuesday..  whatever is given today will be matched by an anonymous donor..  PLEASE give and share..  God...
12/02/2025

TODAY is Giving Tuesday.. whatever is given today will be matched by an anonymous donor.. PLEASE give and share.. God bless you!! Help Us. Help Others!.......for your consideration on Giving Tuesday and year-end giving ... Any amount is helpful and appreciated. Hello from Arukah Ranch! We are reaching out to you with a heartfelt request to support Arukah of LifeCare Christian Center. Arukah is a holistic wellness and recovery ministry in Southwest Florida dedicated to helping individuals heal from trauma, dysfunction, life challenges and addiction through a body, soul (mind & emotions) and spirit approach. The founders, Mike and Lillian Smith, have secured land and begun renovating a barn for animal therapy, organic farming, education and lifestyle coaching. Now, they are in the middle of a building project for the wellness and recovery building where participants can gather to take advantage of the various forms of support and healing modalities to create change. The goal is to raise $100,000 via GoFundMe and Giving Tuesday on Facebook to complete this main building’s construction. Any amount you can give is beneficial to the cause . Can you give $10, 20, 30 to help us meet our goal?) Every contribution is like another “brick” in Arukah Ranch’s sanctuary of healing. Together, we can continue the mission of hope and healing. Every donation goes a long way in supporting our impactful work. We’re a place where you learn how to practice proper self-care — body, soul (mind & emotions), and spirit — with wisdom that lasts a lifetime.
Arukah means to heal, restore, and rebuild — and that’s our mission. We help people unlearn what the world taught them about health and wellness so they can connect with truth, purpose, and possibility. We combine science-backed tools, biblical wisdom, and holistic practices in an environment that’s safe, grounded, and real. Whether you’re here for a workshop, a conference, a class, or a wellness deep-dive, you’ll leave with more than hope — you’ll leave with a plan.
Please consider contributing to this vital cause. Your kindness and generosity will help Arukah of Lifecare Christian Center to continue to transform lives. Thank you for your support! Feel free to give via PayPal on our website instead of here if you prefer.

LifeCare exists to provide opportunities for help, hope, and healing in relationships and individually in body, soul, and spirit. OUR RESOURCES INCLUDE: – counseling – coaching – spiritual direction – transformation groups – classes – seminars – healing weekends – and other professio...

Check out our recent newsletter............."ThanksLiving & Merry Christmas! Arukah Updates & The REAL Room Podcast!"
11/26/2025

Check out our recent newsletter............."ThanksLiving & Merry Christmas! Arukah Updates & The REAL Room Podcast!"

Happy ThanksLiving (see below) and Merry, Blessed Christmas!2025 has been quite a year, especially in our SW Florida location. We have continued to "fight the good fight" and helped as many as we could and we will continue to do so. If you would like to help us, help others; please give a generous g...

Be a buffalo.
11/01/2025

Be a buffalo.

—“Dad… what should I do?”
—“Keep driving.”

A young woman was driving with her father when a powerful storm suddenly hit.
Rain slammed against the windshield, thunder echoed nearby, and visibility was almost zero. She could barely see a few feet ahead of her. Nothing more.

—“Dad, I can’t see well… should I stop?”
—“No. Keep driving.”

On both sides of the road, several cars had already pulled over.
Hazard lights flashing. Waiting for the storm to pass.

—“Dad… everyone else is stopping. What if something happens to me?”
—“Trust me. Just keep driving.”

Her throat tightened. The fear was real.
She drove slowly, gripping the wheel with both hands, unsure of what lay ahead.
But she kept going. Without seeing the destination. Without knowing how much farther she had to go.
Just trusting the next few feet… and the voice sitting beside her.

Minutes later, the storm began to ease.
The rain softened, thunder faded into the distance… and the sun broke through.
The road ahead was clear.

—“Can I stop now?”
—“Yes. But first… look behind you.”

She looked in the rearview mirror and saw all the cars still stuck in the storm.
They were still there.
She wasn’t.

Her father smiled and said:
“See? Sometimes in life you don’t need to see the whole road… you just need the courage to keep moving one more foot forward.”

🌧️ If you’re going through a hard season right now—if there’s fear, doubt, or exhaustion—don’t pull over yet. Don’t give up. Don’t turn off your lights.

Keep driving.
Because even if the road isn’t clear today…
tomorrow, you might already be out of the storm.

And when you look back, you’ll realize—
it wasn’t the storm that defeated you.
It was your decision to keep going that carried you through.

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