by Taylor Bradford | Aug 17, 2023 | Adirondack Expeditions, College Expeditions, Commitment Move, Staff Stories
A few short weeks after Steph Tyler Smith began her new role at Food for Free, the world shut down due to the coronavirus pandemic. During a time when organizations were scrambling to stay open, Steph’s team at the hunger relief non-profit pivoted, to create new...
by La Vida | Jun 12, 2023 | Commitment Move
In fall 2022, Gordon alum Cindy (Pott) Benson ’78 went to Switzerland with five other women to see the beauty of God’s creation and explore the wilderness of another country. “It was really fun,” she said. “It was a great way to travel as a single woman.” For...
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 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 | 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...
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...
