Yes, I am loud. People can hear my voice from a room away, “Quiet down,” “You have too much energy,” “I can’t handle it.” I am trying to sleep. I am watching a movie. I am doing homework. You’re loud. Energized in groups, Strengthened in joy, Clothed in blissful unawareness, People can hear my … More Yes, I am loud
This summer I went all over the US. It was fun. Since being back in Columbus I’ve gotten a lot of questions about my travels; some friends want to hear stories, some want to know my recommendations — but most of all have the burning question… how the heck did you pay for all of this? … More On the Road Again
Hello world! I have officially returned from my mountaineering expedition in the Wyoming Wind River Range with my college ministry, the Coalition for Christian Outreach. With eleven other students and four staff members, I lived in the wilderness for 32 days with minimal resources, learning how to lead, survive, and follow the Lord with resilience. … More Out of the Wilderness
Have you ever felt like you had no space to create space for anything? Yeah, me too. I’m going to be really raw here — life for me this semester has felt impossible to escape. It’s felt like someone’s been telling me over and over that there’s a light at the end of a tunnel … More Be
The other day someone said to me, “I feel like your life is so exciting. Do you ever go to class?” Then later, “Alesha, I feel like your life is perfect.” This post is long overdue. I’m here to be honest: to reveal to the world who I am. Let’s start off with this: I am eternally … More Here I Am
Trip Video: Costa Rica Video “I see you went to Costa Rica. How was it?” I have no idea how to answer that question. Not because I don’t have anything to say about my trip. I loved every moment and I could talk about it forever if someone got me going. But the problem is, … More Bienvenidos a la Pura Vida
As I look back on my 7 weeks I spent living in discipleship, teaching and being taught, loving and being loved, I hardly have the words to describe my experience. Missions are one of those things you can’t fully find a way to explain to someone — you just had to be there. I’ve found … More Encounter Columbus: Reflection
Last week, my friend Meagan & I took a road trip out east to visit Philadelphia & Ocean City, then I visited Pittsburgh & Cleveland on my way home to Cincinnati. It may have been the best week of my life — it was SO clear that God was clearing the way for us to … More CCO Project Hopping/Roadtrip out East
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