Sweet Communion
While they were eating, Jesus took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to his disciples, saying, […]
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Overcoming the “Dark Knight”
(Source) There’s a scene in The Dark Knight Rises that really gets to me. I mean, when I watched it last summer, […]
Inorganic life.
There are sunflowers in a glass vase on the piano in the living room, and hot pink carnations on my desk in the […]
History of Rap, as performed by Jimmy & Justin
While they both have their detractors, I like Jimmy Fallon and Justin Timberlake. So thanks to Joe’s constant tagging me in stuff, I […]
I bind unto myself today.
Yesterday was St. Patrick’s Day, and to celebrate, I made the above green frosted brownie cupcakes, a lovely loaf of Irish soda bread […]
Declaring God’s Glory through Nature
Daylight Savings Time totally got me this year. Although I’m an early riser by nature, on Sunday, I drowsily awoke to the […]
That’s right ladies: “saved through childbirth”.
Me in labor with Zoe. I was saved from some pain by that epidural… I always scratched my head (and raised an […]
Harlem Shake: Peanuts edition.
So there are like a quadrillion Harlem Shake videos out there right now (by the by, Pop Culture is really running out of […]
Engraved on His palms…
I’ve been getting weekly IVIG treatments for CIDP at home for a year now. After taking a couple of Tylenol and a […]
Music you should hear: The Arrows
I’ve been a fan of the South African duo The Arrows, who combine jazz, pop and their Christian faith to buck trends and […]
Alisha
@myeastofedenTo borrow a line from Drake: I’m more than just a number. But if I had to pick one, I’d be a 7 — not perfect, just honest about it.
I’m Alisha: 30, a Christ-follower, married to my husband Keiron, and mom to our daughter Zoe. East of Eden is where I write weekly about faith, culture, and relationships — a curious mix of the relevant and reverential, covering everything from religion and politics to pop culture to the quieter, more personal stuff.
I’m slightly off-kilter (but aren’t all “ar-teeests”?) and not your average girl. Hope you enjoy the rantings — don’t take the sarcasm too seriously, and know that comments are always welcome. Very welcome… ahem, HINT, HINT, HINT.
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