Alyssambirchfield
Alyssa is the editor and founder of Sacred Radiance. She is extremely passionate about seeing young women grow into who God has created them to be. She is also passionate about her beloved Savior – Jesus Christ.
She is currently in the process of pursuing a degree in Communication Arts from Kent State University, and has a love for writing, books, music, photography, good stories, and people. God has recently blessed her with a wonderful husband, Craig, and an opportunity at a new life in the beautiful state of Ohio. By definition, she is a wife, daughter, sister, friend, musician, writer, student, orphan advocate, and cat lover extraordinaire. While all these things remain true – and she cherishes each title with her whole heart – she realizes that she is also called “daughter”. The Creator of the universe has made me His own, and He is continually making her new.
Many people tend to refer to Alyssa as zealous, artistic, introverted, complicated, and horribly awkward. In addition to these things, she is also a coffee addict, lover of aged books (and their divine aroma), and suffers from a severe case of wanderlust.
MY BLOGS
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Walking in Redemption
http://walkinginredemption.wordpress.com/
Musings on faith, love, inspiration, creativity, & life's sweet adventures. // The personal blog of Alyssa Marie.
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Sacred Radiance
http://sacred-radiance.com/
Encouraging women to pursue lives of sacred radiance that comes through joy in Jesus Christ.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 45 )
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“Not Today Satan”
At the start of 2016 I set out to "wait upon the Lord".... to make it my goal and theme for this year to consciously choose to stop and remind my heart to wait... Read more
Posted on 20 April 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
My Best Friend’s Birthday!!!
God brings people into our lives in different ways. Sometimes they are there for just a season, and sometimes they are there as long as you're both living. Toda... Read more
Posted on 17 February 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Letting the Walls Come Down
Do you ever build walls around your heart? You take an honest look at the world and those around you and it can be scary. You've been hurt before and you... Read more
Posted on 02 February 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
My Word for 2016: WAIT
I've been thinking and praying about what my word for 2016 needs to be and I've finally decided upon the word "wait." The Lord has consistently brought this wor... Read more
Posted on 16 January 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
2016: New Year, Same God
At the start of 2015 I resolved to make it a year of thankfulness. I made a jar and kept sticky notes and notepads next to it. I made it a habit to regularly... Read more
Posted on 03 January 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
First Post-Steadiness
Well, this is my first post on this new blog. I have to say I'm pretty excited for it! I haven't been writing in quite a while, and I miss it. I'm finding that ... Read more
Posted on 04 December 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
An Ode to Cats {My Sweet Girls}
With Sacred Radiance transitioning to my personal blog, I thought I’d share a bit of my personal life with y’all! Namely, these two girls who have stolen my... Read more
Posted on 29 June 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Our First Season of Marriage {Six Months Already?!}
I can hardly believe it!Six months ago today, I was frazzled, stressed, overwhelmed, and crying on anyone who would offer a shoulder. And yet, I was also the... Read more
Posted on 29 June 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
3 Lessons from Our First Season of Marriage
I can hardly believe it!Six months ago today, I was frazzled, stressed, overwhelmed, and crying on anyone who would offer a shoulder. And yet, I was also the... Read more
Posted on 29 June 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Overcoming the Monday Blues
*Photo Credit: © LanakYesterday was Sunday. Yesterday I was so excited about actually starting this blog (and not just talking about it), about the potential t... Read more
Posted on 03 June 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
His Angel – Zandra’s Story
*Photo Credit: UnknownI want to write this to speak to the hearts of women, young and old, who have believed the lie that you are unworthy to be loved in the wa... Read more
Posted on 29 May 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
In God’s Image – Allie’s Story
*Photo Credit: UnknownFrom a very young age I have always struggled with my appearance.I cannot begin to describe the battle I faced everyday when it came to... Read more
Posted on 02 May 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
A Radiant Woman Is… “Beautiful”
Throughout my middle school experience, I was pretty much the definition of awkward. I was short, shy, and mildly overweight – not to mention those horrid... Read more
Posted on 01 May 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
The Princess & Her Prince
*Photo Credit: UnknownAs little girls, we all dream of being a beautiful princess.With our favorite Disney movies are on repeat, we observe the every move of... Read more
Posted on 20 April 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
The Broken Mending the Broken
*Photo Credit: UnknownIf there is anything that we can all agree on – regardless of our religion, political affiliation, race, or personal beliefs – it’s that... Read more
Posted on 16 April 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Mary and Martha: Which One Are You?
*Photo Credit: UnknownWhen I was 15, I found myself in church for the first time since I was a kid. I sat quietly in the back of the auditorium, drinking in... Read more
Posted on 14 April 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Q&A – How Did You Know That God Was Calling You to Marry Your Husband?
My husband Craig and I went from our first date to our wedding date in 11 months – not to mention that I was only nineteen years old!Needless to say, I’ve had m... Read more
Posted on 12 April 2013 FAMILY, LOVE & SEX, MARRIAGE, RELATIONSHIPS, RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
New & Upcoming!
Hey ladies!Whew! Life has just been a whirlwind of craziness around here lately!As we continue to grow to reach more young women with the message of a... Read more
Posted on 11 April 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
3 Truths About the Marriage Equality Debate
*Photo Credit: Creative CommonsEveryone knows it. All it takes is one glance at the front page of the newspaper or your Twitter feed. Read more
Posted on 28 March 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
You Better Be Moving
*Photo Credit: Creative CommonsAs a future Naval Nurse in the ROTC program, we’re required to go through many training courses and classes to further enhance ou... Read more
Posted on 26 March 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION