- Radical interdependence is possible... as well as terrifying in the beginning
- I don't like the word needy, yet I am
- God is emotional and passionate, as well as caring/sensitive and ever present
- I choose depth over breadth in friendships
- I'm passionate about building up the body and investing in people's life
- The church dies within on generation if we're only passing down traditions and culture, not a relationship BECAUSE cheating on your Lover is different than breaking a rule
- I'm a bitch to my past
- "Lord, I need your strength to feel this weak"
- Discovered my love languages
- We don't do things for God, but because of Him
- Operating within a Kingdom perspective means creating time and space for God to work, reveal, tear down, expose, rebuild, and renew areas, concepts, thought patterns, and behaviors in my life... not trying harder to "understand" what God says
- Being a leader does not mean being without struggle or brokenness
- Being used by God and being needy are not mutually exclusive
- I still have a spiritual crush on the apostle Paul
- How we view ourselves at any given moment may have very little to do with who we really are
- I don't know what it means or looks like to be a daughter
- For me, writing is an act of courage, of hope, of ordering chaos, of desperation, of offering myself and my stories for the benefit of others and the relief of myself
- Snuggling is essential
- I'm more introverted than I thought
- Once given the opportunity, the Holy Spirit (along with the rest of the Triune) are actually true to their promises and character
- I do not see myself the way God sees me
- Herni Nouwen continually astounds me
- High functioning tear ducks can be a good thing
- AIA Staff women are remarkable
- Fierce, gentle, faithful, compassionate, strong, Spirit filled, quiet, long suffering, gracious, outgoing, beautiful, stunning, astounding, pure, holy, burdened, patient, encouraging, intelligent, edifying, challenging, intense, caring, kind, bold, courageous, wise, discerning, loving, selfless... descriptors of my beloved sisters in Christ and eternal friends
- Inductive Bible Studies = happy Hannah
- Self Rejection is intimately intertwined with and the catalyst for most the lies we believe
- Full time ministry :] ?
- "Hannah, its like you're from another planet and have just come to visit us here on Earth"... I like that, I am strange, which means I'm no longer trying to be who people expect or want me to be, rather I'm my own silly, serious, genuine, passionate, and tender self
- Greek and Hebrew = YEEAAAA!
- I find fellow nerds incredibly endearing, can I get a whoop whooop for the OED?
- In City Park, between the towering Oaks, I experienced God. His comfort, power, peace, and joy because I seek Him. There I was snot-ridden, collapsed face first on the ground, with physical scars forming. Thanks to the SPECIAL, once again...
- False representations and incongruent messages
- I've been unfathomably blessed by having quality "Pauls" pour into my life
- Rowing is a sweet sport and fun to do- shout out UNC & UW rowers!
- Words are powerful
- I value efficiency and effectiveness, especially when submitting to my authorities
- I desire to live passionately, love radically, and speak tenderly
- Sin can only kill me, so I must set my heart and mind on the things above and put to death my carnal ways... easier said than done
- We're trying to be sugar when we should be salt
- This hasn't been some emotional experience or spiritual high, this has been challenging, hard, and even painful at some points, but those have been necessary parts of my growth and have lead to deep relationships, scary trust, receiving love, allowing God into the wounded areas, and embracing the unknown. God is in the process of re-wiring my brain and re-working how I view myself, amongst other things.
Stories, details, and reflections to come... just thought I'd give you a quick update!
Also, please comment and ask questions if there's anything specific you'd like to me expand on or share with you (even if its not up there bc this list is not exhaustive)
you forgot handy hannah battles toilet paper holders and rabid racoons :D
Hannah......
PLEASE let us talk really, really soon. I would gladly give you a few hours of my time to hear all about this!
Cant wait to see the overflow from this blog...although we didnt hang out much your wisdom is truly missed
miss you girl ! reading about project makes me miss you more :0(
Umm, Hannah, I'm REALLY excited to hear the expansions on ALL of the aforementioned lessons you learned. AND your song choice is great! We are going to get along well. :)