June 18, 2021
Weekly devotional: Fight the fear with prayer
Echoing the words of Philippians 4:6-7, KS Maui Kahu
Kalani Wong KSK’74 shares that in times of anxiousness and uncertainty, we must fight the fear with a pleading prayer to ke Akua for he will provide peace.
June 4, 2021
Weekly devotional: Finding balance
KS Maui Kahu
Kalani Wong KSK’74 says that the key to life is finding balance, and although it is not always possible for there are times we will feel overwhelmed, ke Akua will be there to help put things back in alignment.
May 28, 2021
Weekly devotional: The art of patience
In sharing the words of James 1:2-4, KS Maui senior Kalia Franco notes that when we practice the art of patience and learn to have faith, we are better positioned to understand the ways of ke Akua.
May 21, 2021
Weekly devotional: What doesn’t kill you, makes you stronger
Reflecting on the last year, KS Maui senior Joshua Worth shares that although it was unusual, trying and at times exhausting, Romans 5:3-5 reminds us that it is through the trials and tribulations that we build endurance and character.
May 14, 2021
Weekly devotional: Unconditional love
Anyone can say “I love you,” shares KS Maui senior Teilana Akre, but how many individuals do you love so much that you expect nothing in return?
May 7, 2021
Weekly devotional: A therapeutic promise
Just as the ocean has a therapeutic and curative effect on our well-being, KS Hawaiʻi Kahu
Kaunaloa Boshard KSK’77 shares that ke Akua’s words offer the same. For when we take a dip into scripture and spend time swimming in His ocean of teachings, we are restored even through the toughest of times.
April 30, 2021
Weekly devotional: Life’s true necessity
In a world where many are enamored with the “new”, KS Maui Kahu Kalani Wong KSK’74 shares what we really need is the “old” – something that has been here before time and will be here throughout time, and that is ke Akua.
April 23, 2021
Weekly devotional: Gathered as one
KS Maui Kahu
Kalani Wong KSK’74 honors the legacy of Kawaiahaʻo Church, the spiritual home for many aliʻi including our beloved founder Bernice Pauahi Bishop, as it celebrate its 201st anniversary.
April 16, 2021
Weekly devotional: A love letter from ke Akua
KS Hawaiʻi Kahu
Kaunaloa Boshard KSK’77 shares experiences which sparked his passion for reading his Hemolele Baibala (Holy Bible), likening its words to a love letter from ke Akua.
March 24, 2021
Lent week 6: It is written!
KS Kapālama Christian Education Kumu Vince Acohido and KSK eighth grader Lauren Kawai share their mana‘o on the choices we make during Lent, from giving up chocolate and video games, to making positive changes within ourselves.
March 19, 2021
Lent week 5: The kind of friend we all need
Kamehameha Schools Maui Class of 2023 Dean of Students Malorie Chong and KSM senior Arianna Rios share the mo‘olelo of the death of Jesus’ friend Lazarus to remind us that we have a friend in Ke Akua, and that we should trust what He has in store for us.
March 12, 2021
Lent week 4: Never knew a love like this before
Kamehameha Schools Maui P.E. Kumu Chad Kalehuawehe compares the divine joy he felt at the birth of his son with the eternal joy can we feel when we have faith in Jesus Christ, while his son Noah Kalehuawehe KSM’24 reminds us that by having that faith and confessing our sins, we may live with the Lord in heaven for eternity.
March 5, 2021
Lent week 3: Be humble before ke Akua and each other
KS Kapālama alumnus Kuao Peihopa KSK’21 (who graduated from KSK in December, 2020) is currently a defensive lineman for the University of Washington Huskies football team. In this week’s Lent devotional, he and KS Kapālama Hope Kahu Barrett Awai KSK’88 share their mana‘o on the importance of being humble before ke Akua and each other every day.
February 26, 2021
Lent week 2: Be steadfast during this time of uncertainty
KS Hawai‘i Keku‘iapoiwa Learning Center Kahu Puke Keikilani Meyer and Deputation Team Leader Cheyenne Sato KSH’23 share how prayer and God’s guidance can help us remain ‘onipaʻa or steadfast during even the most difficult of times.
February 19, 2021
Lent week 1: Meditate in deep silence to truly sense God
Kamehameha Schools Hawai‘i Theater Kumu Eric Stack and Keiki Kahu Ioane Boshard KSH’21 challenge us to spend 10 minutes a day for the next 40 days in deep silence – sans our Spotify meditation playlists – to shed the darkness of our discontent and begin anew at Easter.
February 12, 2021
Weekly devotional: The harvest is coming
In honor of the KS connection to the Netflix movie “Finding ‘Ohana,” KS Maui Kahu Kalani Wong KSK’74 likens a mahiʻai (farmer) and their crops to kumu and their haumāna in that they shouldn’t be weary or disheartened in planting good seeds, for the season of reaping the wonderful harvest they have planted is coming.
February 5, 2021
Weekly devotional: Try wait!
We have become an instant society making the action of waiting somewhat difficult. KS Maui Kahu Kalani Wong KSK’74 says that as ke Akua never acts until the time is right, we must wait expectantly, looking with great anticipation for the revealing of the Lord’s will for He never disappoints.
January 22, 2021
Weekly devotional: The mark of a humble leader
A humble leader has a deep foundation in ke Akua shares KS Maui Kahu Kalani Wong KSK’74. From King Soloman to Hawaiʻi’s aliʻi wāhine and other great leaders alike, let us follow their example and seek to lead in a loving and just fashion by grounding ourselves in ke Akua.
December 18, 2020
Advent Week 4: Fulfillment: Ma Ka Inoa o Iesū – In Jesus’ Name
KS Cultural Specialist Hau‘oli Akaka and Jordyn Koki KSK’23 remind us to let the willpower of God’s love and light guide us on the path He created for us. Despite doubt or even fear, letʻs remember the angel Gabriel’s promise, “No word from God will ever fail.”
December 11, 2020
Advent Week 3: The Proclamation – A Child is Born
KS Hawai‘i Kahu Kaunaloa Boshard KSK’77 and son Ioane Boshard KSH’21 share how Christ’s legacy of love can inspire good leaders to be bright lights in times of darkness, and how we can be fountains of hope for those in need of encouragement.
December 4, 2020
Advent Week 2: The Promise
KS Kapālama Kahu Sherman Thompson and Logan Lau KSK’22 encourage us to be ‘onipa‘a (steadfast) in expressing and practicing graciousness to others helping them to prepare for Jesus’ coming and presence this Christmas.
November 27, 2020
Advent Week 1: Ka Wānana – The Prophecy
KS Maui Kahu Kalani Wong and Keiki Kahu Kalena Wojcieski help us usher in ka Hikina – the season of Advent – with a reminder that God is with us yesterday, today and tomorrow.
April 10, 2020
Nani Kona inoa – Glory to His name
KS Maui Religious Education Kumu Kanani Franco and KSM 8th grader Nyla Nobriga share their manaʻo in our Good Friday devotional.
April 5, 2020
Ua koho ʻo ia iaʻu! He chose me!
KS Kapālama junior Lilli-Ann Mundon Burgonio and KS Kealapono Literacy Coach Chloe Keane share this week’s devotional.
March 6, 2020
Keep Ke Akua Close During Dark and Bright Times
KS Hawaiʻi Christian Education Kumu Kensy Apaka and Keiki Kahu Kaʻōiwi Jeong share their manaʻo as part of our week 2 Lent devotional. New devotionals from our KS kahu, haumāna and limahana will be posted every Sunday morning through Easter.
March 1, 2020
Lent Week 1 – Fostering Positivity with God’s Guidance
Kamehameha Schools Hawaiʻi Religious Education Kumu Shonnie Calina and Keiki Kahu ʻAuliʻi Paleka share their manaʻo as part of our week 1 Lent devotional. New devotionals from our KS kahu, haumāna and limahana will be posted every Sunday morning through Easter.
February 26, 2020
Ash Wednesday: Being Filled Means Emptying First
Kamehameha Schools Hawaiʻi Keiki Kahu Naomi Schubert and KS Hawaiʻi Kahu Kaunaloa Boshard share their manaʻo as part of our Ash Wednesday Lent devotional. New devotionals from our KS kahu and haumāna will be posted every Sunday morning through Easter.
December 24, 2019
Ka Noʻonoʻo Hoʻomana Ka Hikina - Advent Devotional - Christmas Eve
Kamehameha Schools has created a series of Hawaiian-focused devotionals for Advent, to honor the deep Christian faith of our founder Princess Pauahi. The devotionals were designed to be used by staffers, students and others to celebrate the coming of Christmas, so please feel free to share them!
December 22, 2019
Ka Noʻonoʻo Hoʻomana Ka Hikina - Advent Devotional - Week 4
Kamehameha Schools has created a series of Hawaiian-focused devotionals for Advent, to honor the deep Christian faith of our founder Princess Pauahi. The devotionals were designed to be used by staffers, students and others to celebrate the coming of Christmas, so please feel free to share them!
December 16, 2019
Ka Noʻonoʻo Hoʻomana Ka Hikina - Advent Devotional - Week 3
Kamehameha Schools has created a series of Hawaiian-focused devotionals for Advent, to honor the deep Christian faith of our founder Princess Pauahi. The devotionals were designed to be used by staffers, students and others to celebrate the coming of Christmas, so please feel free to share them!
December 9, 2019
Ka Noʻonoʻo Hoʻomana Ka Hikina - Advent Devotional - Week 2
Kamehameha Schools has created a series of Hawaiian-focused devotionals for Advent, to honor the deep Christian faith of our founder Princess Pauahi. The devotionals were designed to be used by staffers, students and others to celebrate the coming of Christmas, so please feel free to share them.
December 3, 2019
Ka Noʻonoʻo Hoʻomana Ka Hikina - Advent Devotional - Week 1
Kamehameha Schools has created a series of Hawaiian-focused devotionals for Advent, to honor the deep Christian faith of our founder Princess Pauahi. The devotionals were designed to be used by staffers, students and others to celebrate the coming of Christmas, so please feel free to share them.
December 14, 2018
Advent Week 3: Peace – E Hāmau e Nā Kanaka
In this week's Advent devotional, KS Kealapono Program Director Kalei Cosma shares how she found peace after the passing of her hiapo (first born) Kaʻoli two years ago. Share her sentiments and sing along with KS Cultural Specialist Hauʻoli Akaka as he performs the hīmeni, "Hāmau e Nā Kānaka" – "Hark the Herald Angels Sing."
