Alyson Rockhold, Author at Busted Halo

Alyson Rockhold

Alyson’s medical missions work has taken her to Tanzania, Haiti, and Zambia. Along the way, she’s discovered a passion for sharing stories that honor God and encourage people. Her writing has been featured on A Life Overseas, Verge Magazine, Red Letter Christians, and more. You can follow her work and sign up for her newsletter at www.alysonrockhold.com.

Lessons From the Water Bucket: Learning About Strength and Struggle in Daily Work

Alyson Rockhold July 11, 2022

The first time I hauled water, I stopped every 10 steps to catch my breath. I returned to the house with a pounding heart and…

Suffering From ‘Broken-Record Prayer Syndrome’? Here Are Three Ways to Renew Your Spiritual Life

Alyson Rockhold April 1, 2022

I came up with the term “broken-record prayer syndrome” shortly after my husband and I began praying out loud together. The main symptom of this…

Head, Lips and Heart: Learning About Unity Through the Three Cross Prayer

Alyson Rockhold April 30, 2021

I was a shy, nerdy child who steered away from being the center of attention. I preferred silence to noise, and my own company to…

Always Missing Something: What Missionary Work Taught Me About Longing for Home

Alyson Rockhold January 25, 2021

As a medical missionary, following God’s call from Texas to Tanzania required a lot of preparation. I read books, studied Swahili, spoke to experts, and…