Category: Youth Ministry

Restoration

I want to be a part of the restoration. To lose myself in endless projects, restoring what was broken and run down into something beautiful and useful once again. This is a dream that I've had for a long time, if I think about it. When I was young I thought that buying a big … Continue reading Restoration →

hannahlgies Writing, Youth Ministry Leave a comment August 8, 2019August 8, 2019 4 Minutes

Walk.

I'm sitting in the cold church, with my laptop, on an office chair, at the table that usually holds snacks on Sunday mornings and chatting teens on Friday nights; my husband is painting the nursery just down the hall. It's 8:46 pm and I'm working on theology homework, thinking about curriculum within ministry, pondering what … Continue reading Walk. →

hannahlgies Writing, Youth Ministry Leave a comment March 2, 2018March 2, 2018 2 Minutes

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Soaking up the last few days of my 2nd trimester! It's been interesting to have so many changes while socially distant from most of the world, so here is a bump-date 😂🌻 Overall this pregnancy has been so good, especially the 2nd trimester. I've been healthy and active, walking pretty much every day. Baby is very busy and especially loves when I eat or Lion lays on my belly and purrs 😂😻 While we are excited to meet baby Judah, I'm truly enjoying having him in my belly (especially during a pandemic it's a comfort to know he is safe inside)! I am so thankful to God for His faithfulness through this whole journey, words hardly seem adequate.

Happy Mother's Day, Mom!!! I love you very much. Thanks for always taking care of me, being my laughing partner, and becoming my friend. 🌻💐🌷🥰

"Oh, that we might know the Lord ! Let us press on to know Him. He will respond to us as surely as the arrival of dawn or the coming of rains in early spring.” - Hosea 6:3 NLT 🌸 the days may seem long and hard, but as the seasons change I am reminded of the Hope in His promises.

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Long story ahead: I've been struggling. Struggling to hear God's voice, struggling with thoughts from the enemy telling me that I've failed as a Christian and leader and person. I've felt like maybe this time God was actually finished with me. Of course I know how silly that sounds when I say it out loud, but it can feel so true when it's swirling around in your head day and night. • I've been trying to sit and be still in His presence, to feel His nearness and any sort of confirmation that I'm okay, or if I'm not, a direction for what to do next. I'm always about the doing; how can I fix it, how can I receive Your approval, God? I've been trying to hold on and listen in the midst of fear and anxiety. Fear and anxiety regarding the things around me, but if I'm being honest, also regarding what He might say. What might He ask of me? • Today I went for a walk, it was cold but I needed to get outside. I tried to take it slow and just breathe, stretch, get some blood flowing. As I was coming back home I decided, very abruptly, to get my mail. I've been avoiding it because I don't have a mask, I dont get mail that often, and I didnt want to go in a public place. The post office seemed empty enough and so I made a quick dash inside. My box was full to the brim. I came home, sorted, and you know what I found? 4 notes send to me (among other things). 1: a silly postcard 2: a giftcard from my secret pal 3: an unimaginably encouraging note including Daniel 10:19 4: this beautiful card with more perfect encouragement • At first I just smiled and started to think about writing these people back. THEN, God impressed my on heart so clearly: I see you, I love you, you're Mine. I sent you to get these so you would be reminded. I have not forgotten you. I have not neglected you. Come, sit on my lap and receive the love of your Perfect Father. I love you. • "'Dont be afraid' he said, 'for you are very precious to God. Peace! Be encouraged! Be strong!' As he spoke these words to me, I suddenly felt stronger and said to him, 'please speak to me, my Lord, for you have strengthened me.'" Daniel 10:19 • Oh, may my heart be softened to His voice and His love! He is so good. ❤

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