Tagged with alisha l. gordon

Catchin’ Feelings: A Man Named Daniel

Catchin’ Feelings: A Man Named Daniel

I’ve been in a love affair with a guy named Daniel for years. He’s accompanied me to church, bible study, Sunday school, and small groups. He’s been my shoulder to cry on when life’s kitchen had the heat on hell and reminded me that there was always a “fourth man” standing in the “furnace” with … Continue reading »

Easter: Get Outta My Seat Day!

Easter: Get Outta My Seat Day!

Hey guys. Every year around this time, we gear up to remember the greatest moment in history: the resurrection of Jesus Christ. We take off work, get our hair done (or did, depending on where you’re from), get our best clothes and food prepped for “the big day”. We send out the inspirational quotes and … Continue reading »

A Desperate God

A Desperate God

Since entering Seminary, the scope and breadth of how I view and understand God has changed a bit. Well, a lot. I sat in my room teary eyed and wholly upset at God after learning that He regretted making us in Genesis 6:6: “…and the LORD was sorry that He made humankind on the earth … Continue reading »

Microwaves

Microwaves

Here’s the scene: you put a dish of your favorite food in the microwave and as your tummy rumbles with hunger, you hear it popping and sizzling, taking in all those micro waves. With all the sound effects coming out of that 1,100 watt machine, you just know that when you take your food out … Continue reading »

I Said Yes!

I Said Yes!

Sorry. If you thought I said “yes” to a proposal, well, no. Continue reading to see what I said “yes” to and the results of that moment of obedience.

Beyond His Name: Steve Jobs

Beyond His Name: Steve Jobs

Since he co-founded Apple in 1976, Jobs personified what it meant to think outside the box and to do more than what people expected of him. He’s been called a king and an egomaniac. A genius and a troubled soul. A pragmatic, secluded individual who only let us into his life one Apple, NeXT, and … Continue reading »

“You tol’ Harpo to beat me?!”

Today, I announced to a group of my coworkers that I was a domestic violence victim. Well, I didn’t intentionally tell them, it just kind of came out while I was discussing a new project that I am leading a group of girls in. They are collecting items for a local women and children’s shelter, … Continue reading »