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Count It All Joy!

Count It All Joy!

by La Vida | Oct 5, 2022 | Adirondack Expeditions, Be Here Now, College Expeditions

The M1 patrol during La Vida’s May session of 2022 was spectacular. From the very beginning, though an energetic and sometimes rowdy bunch, they were a group hungry for spiritual growth and eager to embrace everything La Vida had to offer. La Vida curricula such as...
Trusting God on the Pacific Crest Trail

Trusting God on the Pacific Crest Trail

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...
Choosing Joy Amidst Challenge

Choosing Joy Amidst Challenge

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...
Pushing the Bike Industry with a Brand New Passion

Pushing the Bike Industry with a Brand New Passion

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...
Through What Feels Impossible: The Importance of Challenge

Through What Feels Impossible: The Importance of Challenge

by La Vida | Nov 30, 2020 | Adirondack Expeditions, College Expeditions, Commitment Move, Staff Stories

This blogpost is adapted from an essay by Liza Watkins (Moody), Gordon College and La Vida staff alumni. Her essay was originally written in 2009 on why La Vida should continue to be a core requirement at Gordon. My arms and legs are shaking with fatigue. I’m on the...

La Vida and Holistic Health

by La Vida | Oct 21, 2020 | Adirondack Expeditions, Spiritual Formation, Tutorials

Some of the most pivotal moments of a La Vida trip are the moments that most people wouldn’t think twice about. From first-time participants to seasoned staff members, there are a plethora of learning experiences on trail. Oftentimes we forget about the small gears...
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