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title: Kelly Lapadula
date: 2024-12-09T12:54:00-06:00
author: Jennifer Vermeer
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#  Kelly Lapadula

 

 

 

 ![]() Kelly (Zatlin) Lapadula graduated from Dordt University in 2013, majoring in Public Relations with a minor in Journalism. Currently, she is the Digital Marketing Manager of a non-profit that serves children and adults with disabilities.

 

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## Articles by Kelly Lapadula

  [     ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/iatdust4.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=56&h=33&f=webp&c=0b98e770&v=7a62bd3325eea50a6186d93320156cecb24bf59cd780fcad79cf37a0750d4422)   Essays 

 Apr 18, 2025 

### When the Dust Settles

 By Kelly Lapadula

Even when life is clouded by dust and doubt, God’s hand is quietly at work. While it may be easier to see looking back, His grace is already present—even in the waiting.

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 ](https://www.dordt.edu/in-all-things/when-the-dust-settles)  [     ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/iatstillness6.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=56&h=33&f=webp&c=4d61c4d8&v=55ac5798dcb0e244f1d6d1f65110a4b8b31bbc7bae356c677eb3f7ae4879a726)   Essays 

 Dec 17, 2024 

### Lessons in Stillness

 By Kelly Lapadula

The distractions and temporary joys of the world can create a sense of dissonance during Advent for believers. By drawing near to God in stillness, we can experience authentic joy and enduring peace.

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 ](https://www.dordt.edu/in-all-things/lessons-in-stillness)