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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...
Listening Through Stillness–Being Shaped by Spiritual Disciplines from Solo

Listening Through Stillness–Being Shaped by Spiritual Disciplines from Solo

by La Vida | Feb 24, 2021 | Be Here Now, College Expeditions, COVID-19, Solo, Spiritual Formation

“I definitely am so extraverted and I love people and I get my energy from people,” shared Mikayla Weaver, ‘23, in an interview with La Vida. “but I’m also really empathetic so sometimes I know that I need a break from people to process my own emotions and to separate...
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...

Making Commitment Moves, from the Trail to the Pool

by La Vida | Oct 13, 2020 | Adirondack Expeditions, College Expeditions, Commitment Move, Staff Stories

“I believe in you Porter. You belong here. You are going to make an impact.” Nate Hausman smiled a reassuring smile at the trembling pale face in front of him. I was a nervous wreck my first summer up at base camp. I felt like an inadequate phony, somebody who truly...
A Tribute to Gary Valentine: Caretaker, Teacher and Friend of La Vida

A Tribute to Gary Valentine: Caretaker, Teacher and Friend of La Vida

by Amber.Hausman | Nov 8, 2019 | Adirondack Expeditions, Base Camp, College Expeditions, Staff Stories

By Amber Hausman La Vida and Gary Valentine go way back. Nate first met Gary in the early 2000’s through a McMaster Road connection. Gary’s wife, Ruth, grew up less than a half a mile from the La Vida Base Camp property and her parents Lloyd and Lulu...
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