Nearly two years ago to the day, I was in hospice. Yes, you read that correctly. Hospice. I was 26 years old at the time and found myself planning my funeral, getting my affairs in order, and saying goodbyes. It was such a heavy time as each day was full of so much pain and … Continue reading Knocking on Death’s Door
Category: Suffering/Pain
The Story I’ll Tell
This past weekend, I took a road trip to Virginia. As I loaded my suitcase, I was genuinely excited to see friends and get away for a bit before I start grad school. But I also took notice of the nervousness rising up in me, as my stomach churned and I tossed and turned the … Continue reading The Story I’ll Tell
The “Dark Night of the Soul”
As I draw nearer to the day signifying seven months without nutrition, It is no doubt a miracle. Though my physical body is getting more and more fragile. I compensated with extra rest at first. Yet with each pressing hour, I find myself wandering beyond my bedroom walls Into the wilderness. Although lifting a finger … Continue reading The “Dark Night of the Soul”
WHY?
As I look around this world, I wonder… ~~~ Why are so many starving, When others order take out each meal? ~~~ Why are good people stolen from life before it seems their time, When those focused on destruction thrive? ~~~ Why do some terminate life without hesitation, When others plead for a baby night … Continue reading WHY?
“I LOVE ME”
For the past 26 years, I hated myself. I faithfully read scripture and devoted all my energy to loving God and others. But loving myself was a completely different story. Although, as God has been refining and reshaping me from the inside out, I am beginning to see myself the way He sees me. And … Continue reading “I LOVE ME”
My Eyes
From the day I was born, my world has revolved around my eyes. In the early days, my eyes were used to capture - Adventure. Attention. Approval. Yet I never attempted to keep them hidden or hindered. Their big brown nature showered simple lashes and innocence. My love for dressing up as a cowgirl or superhero … Continue reading My Eyes
“One Foot in Heaven” Poem
https://youtu.be/ZLsUgFkMF9Y Here is a reading of the poem I recently wrote. You can also find the written version below. Much love and prayers always, Alisha ~~~ One foot in Heaven, One foot on Earth. Some days more than others, I feel torn between two worlds. ~~~ I long to go to my home above, Where … Continue reading “One Foot in Heaven” Poem
In the Waiting- Pruning
“I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful.” John 15:2 When you read this passage and particularly the word “pruning”, what emotions or thoughts … Continue reading In the Waiting- Pruning
In the Waiting- Praise
There are many pieces of my personal testimony I readily share. Although, some hit a deeper, more tender spot requiring the Lord’s continual nudging to get me to open up. Thus, I can certainly say this is the case for the period nearly two years ago when I was homeless and living out of the … Continue reading In the Waiting- Praise
“But God”
Two words. 6 letters. A conjunction and a noun. Two words you may have seen on a T-shirt or the topic of a sermon. Seven days ago, like you, I may have paused momentarily at their hearing in light of punctuation, or even just breezed by them in my reading. Though by His grace and mercy, … Continue reading “But God”
Mess 2 Masterpiece 