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Chayah Ministries, Gretna, NE (2026)

04/05/2026

Resurrection Sunday!

The tomb is empty!

We serve a God who is ALIVE.

He makes all things new!

Praise God!

We are free because HE IS RISEN!

04/05/2026

God has brought together a powerful group of women at Chayah…

Meet Alicia...

Alicia Rodriguez serves as the President of Chayah Ministries, leading with bold faith, authenticity, and a deep passion for helping women experience the transforming love of Jesus Christ. As a mother of three and an entrepreneur, Alicia pours her heart into empowering women to believe that redemption is possible—because she has lived it herself.

Before encountering Christ in 2019, Alicia’s life was marked by addiction, crime, alcoholism, and incarceration. Through a life-changing encounter with Jesus, everything shifted. Today, she walks confidently in the freedom she found in Him, living as a powerful testimony that no one is beyond the reach of God’s grace.

Alicia is also the founder of Rooted in Love, a Christian streetwear brand that reflects her desire to spread messages of faith, hope, and restoration. Additionally, Alicia has worked in the non-profit space for 6 years. Her leadership at Chayah is grounded in Scripture and guided by a commitment to serve with excellence. Believing that “the harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few,” she is devoted to proclaiming the Gospel and encouraging women to step boldly into the identity and purpose God has for them.

Outside of ministry, Alicia loves time with her children, studying God’s Word, and creating spaces where others can encounter the love and freedom she has found in Christ.

04/04/2026

Holy Week...

Yesterday was Good Friday.
Today is Holy Saturday,
the day in between.

Saturday was not yet a celebration.
It was a space filled with silence, uncertainty, and questions.

Jesus’ body lay in the tomb.
The stone was sealed.

Before there is resurrection, there is always crucifixion.

This pattern echoes throughout Scripture again and again.

Jesus came with purpose,
a purpose for us,
for our good and for His glory.

And Saturday…
is where faith waits.

04/04/2026

We’re honored to be led and supported by women who truly care.

Meet Carrie...

Carrie serves as the secretary on the Board of Directors for Chayah Ministries, bringing a powerful testimony of God’s redeeming grace and a deep passion for leading women to Jesus Christ. Her life reflects the faithfulness of God through seasons of hardship, including abuse and alcohol addiction, and the freedom and restoration found through His grace and love.

Because of what Jesus has done in her own life, Carrie feels a strong calling to walk alongside other women—helping them believe that no past is too broken for God to redeem. Her heart is to see women experience healing, hope, and peace, and to know with confidence that Jesus is able to rescue, restore, and renew every life surrendered to Him.

Professionally, Carrie has served as a paralegal for 24 years, using her strengths in writing, research, and analysis to serve others with excellence, integrity, and care. Her legal background has shaped her strong attention to detail, effective communication, and deep commitment to compassion and accountability.

For the past three years, Carrie has also led women through Re:generation, a biblically based discipleship program at her church that focuses on healing, recovery, and freedom from a wide range of struggles.

Carrie enjoys spending time outdoors camping and hiking with her husband, writing, singing, listening to music, and being with her family. As a mother of seven and grandmother of six, she has witnessed firsthand the generational impact of restoration and the transforming power of Jesus Christ.

04/03/2026

What a beautiful week it has been.

We reflect on what Jesus was sent to earth for. HIS purpose was for each of us to be saved from sin.

Its Good Friday and it is GOOD indeed!

Isaiah 53:5 NLT
But he was pierced for our rebellion, crushed for our sins. He was beaten so we could be whole. He was whipped so we could be healed.

04/03/2026

Behind every mission is a team who shows up consistently…

Meet Cindy...

Cindy Sims serves Chayah Ministries as Treasurer, bringing professional excellence, spiritual maturity, and a calm, steady presence to the team. A follower of Jesus Christ and a longtime member of the Omaha community, Cindy is dedicated to honoring God through both her work and relationships. Her life is marked by integrity, compassion, and a deep desire to serve others with the gifts God has entrusted to her.

An experienced accountant, Cindy approaches her role as more than administrative responsibility—she sees it as an act of worship. With a gentle spirit and a gift for bringing order and clarity, she faithfully stewards Chayah’s financial resources so the ministry can continue to restore, strengthen, and transform lives through the love of Christ. Her practical skills pair naturally with her compassion, allowing her to support the mission both behind the scenes and in personal interactions.

Cindy is a thankful mother of two adult daughters and treasures time with her family. She values honesty, growth, and the peace that comes from walking closely with God. She considers it a blessing to serve alongside Chayah’s team and to witness the new life God is breathing into His people through the ministry.

04/02/2026

The strength of Chayah is in the women who steward it well.

Meet Christina...

A founding member and former secretary of the Omaha Better Birth Project, Christina brings valuable organizational and community-based experience to her leadership role. She currently works as a birth and postpartum doula.

Christina Gallegos serves on the Board of Directors for Chayah Ministries, offering insight, leadership, and a passion for supporting women during pivotal seasons of life. As a birth and postpartum doula, she has walked alongside mothers as they welcome new life and create new beginnings—giving her a deep understanding of the emotional and spiritual needs women carry.

A founding member and former secretary of the Omaha Better Birth Project, Christina brings valuable organizational and community-based experience to her leadership role. She currently works as a birth and post-pardum doula.

Christina is passionate about helping women rebuild their lives and their families with confidence and hope. She is excited to support the programs developing within Chayah, especially the ministry’s spiritual wellness community that aligns closely with her values and calling. Her heart is to walk with women in a way that honors Christ and reflects His compassion.

04/01/2026

Introducing another incredible woman from our Board…

Meet Carly...

Carly Anderson serves on the Board of Directors for Chayah Ministries, bringing compassion, discernment, and a heart shaped by her own lived experiences. As a wife and mother of four, she understands firsthand the challenges and second chances that life can bring. These experiences have strengthened her faith in Christ and stirred within her a deep desire to support women in need.

Professionally, Carly has spent more than thirteen years as a real estate agent, helping families find homes where they can grow, heal, and flourish. She views her work as more than a career—it is a way to walk with people in meaningful moments and remind them of God’s provision and presence.

Carly is also deeply committed to community impact, having served on multiple fundraising committees and helped organize events that bring people together around worthy causes. Her joy comes from serving others, building connection, and supporting ministries that reflect the heart of Christ.

She treasures time with her family—whether cheering on her kids at sporting events or enjoying simple evenings together—and strives to leave a legacy of love, faith, and service. Carly believes that with God’s guidance, she can make a lasting difference in the lives she touches.

03/31/2026

We’re continuing to introduce the women behind Chayah…

Meet Devanee

Devanee Auel serves on the Board of Directors for Chayah Ministries, offering spiritual wisdom, ministry experience, and a heart deeply committed to seeing women walk in freedom through Jesus Christ. With over thirteen years of service in the local church—including discipleship, evangelism, and both local and global missions—Devanee brings both theological depth and practical ministry insight to Chayah’s leadership.

In recent years, God has grown in her a strong passion for walking alongside women with histories of addiction and trauma. She has witnessed the Lord bring healing, restoration, redemption, and freedom to countless women and families, and she longs to see even more step into lives of wholeness through Christ.

Devanee has served in a variety of ministry leadership positions and has led aftercare groups for women who have graduated from a local recovery program and disciples women navigating recovery from addiction and trauma.

Married for 27 years and a mother of three, she is a recent empty nester who eagerly awaits whatever the Lord has planned next—trusting God to use her life to advance His Kingdom and bring Him glory.

03/30/2026

It’s been a while since we’ve introduced our Board of Directors…

These are the women SERVING, PRAYING, GUIDING, and SUPPORTING this ministry day in and day out.

In no particular order, meet Heather...

Heather serves on the Board of Directors of Chayah Ministries, providing organization, steadiness, and Spirit-led empathy to the women the ministry serves. With a shepherd’s heart shaped by her own journey, she brings insight, discernment, and compassion to every part of her role.

Heather’s story includes surviving pastoral abuse, divorce, and narcissistic abuse—experiences that allow her to walk with women through their own valleys with understanding and hope. She is passionate about helping women believe that healing is not only possible but promised in Christ.

A gifted writer, Heather communicates the truth and tenderness of the Gospel through Chayah’s weekly devotionals and other written resources. She uses her words to point women toward restoration, peace, and the steady presence of Jesus.

Heather’s greatest joy is her family, and she dreams of someday owning a second home closer to them so gatherings can be more frequent. She enjoys studying Scripture, traveling with her husband, and spending time outdoors, where she senses God’s nearness and renewal.

03/29/2026

The cross wasn’t the end - it was the turning point.

Slow down and walk with Jesus this HOLY week. Set aside distractions. Lean in to the one who DIED for YOU!

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03/28/2026

As we walked through our very first Sober Living Discipleship House today we prayed over every single room, every bed, every woman, every conversation, every interaction.

A few verses were referenced...

Our FOUNDATIONAL VERSE
Psalm 103:1-5
Praise the Lord, my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. [2] Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all his benefits— [3] who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases, [4] who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and compassion, [5] who satisfies your desires with good things so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.

Our HOPE....

Romans 12:1-2
Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. [2] Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.

Galatians 5:22-25 NIV
[22] But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, [23] gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. [24] Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. [25] Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit.

We were reminded The Lord has ALREADY gone before. The Lord, even when this house was built, had already planned for this house in this neighborhood with these women, for HIS purpose.

We are trusting the Holy Spirit to spread like a wildfire and renewal to take place well beyond these 4 walls.

We are trusting for BIG and MIGHTY testimonies in Jesus name!

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