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The Why.

Back in June I was asked a question: “Alysa, would you squad lead expedition in January?” and after much debating, back and forth, weighing all the pros and cons I finally derived at my yes.    This hasn’t been an…

Part 3: A Choice Made

…I’m in the middle of the valley…   In the middle isn’t the most comforting thing in the world. But it’s more comfortable than the beginning, there is less uncertainty, more joy, and lots more excitement of what is to…

Part 2: The Valley

  …I decided to risk my yes…   And because I did I’m now in the valley. We often think that the valley is a terrible place, we’ve put a bad connotation to them because that means we can’t see…

Part 1: The Hard Yes

  A few months ago, meaning six months ago, I was  asked a question. I’ve had to sit, wrestle with and  decide the answer to this question. The Lord and I have argued, fought, and I’ve questioned the question  asked. …

Fear Is a Liar

Fear is a liar. She won’t fool you outright; she twists half-truths. She’ll sneak in when your heart says “Risk. Chase the wind. Follow your dream.” Ever so subtly, she’ll begin whispering “you’re probably not ready. You’re not qualified. What…

Mastering Understanding

Dark. Hidden. Alone. I ponder my escape. Where can I go? Where can I flee to get away from the troubles that run through my mind, taking captive my thoughts? Hadn’t I managed to get away from you before? Wanting…

Shadow Dwelling

“I want to tell you…” I say not out loud but in my head. “I want to tell you what I’m feeling, how I’m truly doing and so much more…” but, I can’t so I won’t. Instead, I’ll keep these…