by La Vida | May 3, 2022 | Adirondack Expeditions, College Expeditions, Commitment Move, Spiritual Formation
When faced with making big decisions, there is a tendency to hesitate. We analyze the situation, make a list of pros and cons and tend to make our decision based on what makes sense to us at that time. But what if we trusted God more and worried less about...
by La Vida | Jan 28, 2022 | Adventure Pursuits, Be Here Now, Devotionals, Rock Gym, Spiritual Formation, Staff Stories
By Sam Craig, Director of Adventure Pursuits and Rock Gym “Look at the birds of the air: they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they?” (Matt. 6:26 ESV) It all began a few years ago. I...
by La Vida | Jan 20, 2022 | Adventure Camp, Commitment Move, Spiritual Formation, Staff Stories
“For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.” // Ephesians 2:10 If you have spent any time reflecting on the last year, at one point or another it is likely you have asked yourself,...
by La Vida | Oct 19, 2021 | Adirondack Expeditions, Solo, Spiritual Formation
Imagine yourself doing a three mile run, interspersed with “20 obstacles–including crawling through mud under barbed wire, climbing ropes, climbing over walls,… a balance beam, going through big mud puddles, … a 14 foot high platform …to jump into a...
by La Vida | Mar 31, 2021 | Adirondack Expeditions, Commitment Move, Staff Stories
“You know what? God, I have no idea, just give me some brand new passion.” This simple prayer started it all. In a recent interview, Izzy Johnson, Gordon College class of 2018 and Adirondack Sherpa Alumni, reflected on how God has directed her life post-grad. “In...
