"Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth." Psalm 46:10
Friday, May 17, 2024
A Favorite Biography | John Flynn
Tuesday, May 14, 2024
Why You Are Where You Are
Do you ever feel like you were born in the wrong time or place or just wish your circumstances were different?
Why would God have put you here and let you face all this? As Joni Tada says in her new devotional book, "The Practice of the Presence of Jesus":
"The answer is in Acts 17:26-27:
'From one man he made every nation of men... and he determined the times set for them and the exact places where they should live. God did this so that men would seek him and perhaps reach out for him and find him, though he is not far from each one of us.' (NIV84)
"There's no mistaking: God placed you in this century, in this country, in your family, and with your friends for a specific purpose. He arranged the optimal circumstances and put you with the ideal individuals to cause you to seek Jesus, reach out for him, and find him.
"And be encouraged, for Jesus says, 'You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart' (Jeremiah 29:13).
"How do your circumstances and people around you make you reach out to Jesus?"
~ Joni Eareckson Tada
Friday, May 10, 2024
Music Therapy
What do the 19th Century Norwegian composer Edvard Grieg and the famous Baroque George F. Handel have in common? They are both a part of my healing journey!
For years I hardly had strength to sit at the piano, let alone get eyes to focus and brain to signal fingers with any accuracy and speed. Getting back to the piano has been very off and on these latter years. It still takes a lot of strength that is often needed elsewhere instead.
But when I do give the time and strength, the harmonies welling out of my 100+ year old 7-foot Baldwin are a balm to my whole being! (Especially the bass notes which don't seem affected by the cracked and patched sound board.)
What activity do you find healing that is worth the extra effort some days?
~ Hannah
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
How Lawn Work is So Exciting!
Friday, May 3, 2024
An April 1st Outing
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Brain Rewiring Newsletter & Encouraging Phone Wallpapers
I have only mentioned Brain Rewiring a few times on this blog, but it is still a daily focus in this healing journey. So much so that I am just starting a newsletter for those who are interesting in learning more about healing the Limbic System and lowering the Chronic Stress Response from a Biblical perspective.
This monthly [at most] offering contains:
- Mindset & Brain Rewiring Tips
- Biblical Encouragement
- Free Phone Wallpaper Download
You are welcome to sign up here: Hannah's Newsletter
As it says at the above link:
Nearly a decade into her chronic illness journey, Hannah was led to Brain Rewiring to begin to heal her Limbic System which was stuck in the Chronic Stress Response. Due to the intricate brain/body connection, this focus on healing at deeper levels is having positive physical impacts and helping Hannah get back to LIFE!
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Daily Gifts
Life and memories are finding their way back into our "new" basement. Game night, anyone?!
Saturday, April 13, 2024
March Mood-Booster
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Reading with a Pencil
One small sentence opened up a whole paragraph for me this morning. And all because I read my Bible with a pencil handy.
Do you have a Journaling Bible or keep a notebook nearby when reading? I find it so helpful to jot down or underline something each day. That simple action can help wake up my brain when feeling dull.
▪︎ If it sparks more connections, that is exciting!
▪︎ If it simply gives me an extra minute of focus on the truth and something to look back on through the day, it is a blessing.
▪︎ And for the years when chronic illness took away most reading comprehension, simply listening to an audio Bible would wash my weary heart with truth.
How do you read and study the Bible in your current season of life?
~ Hannah
Monday, March 25, 2024
A Simple Way to Encourage through Happy Mail
And I love tucking a little gift into cards or letters... something that can continue to encourage long after the letter is read and set aside.
My go-to gift for years now has been a scripture art-sticker. So I encouraged my sister to turn some of her beautiful, loose floral watercolors into stickers I could send to friends for daily encouragement on their water bottle, phone case, computer, or anywhere.
She did it!
Her newest design features Isaiah 33:6, which is so timely in this unstable world. I also love sending her other two designs and look forward to more in the future!
Who could you encourage with a bit of beauty and truth in an envelope?
Find Elsa's art on Instagram @handmaiden.elsa and on Etsy: Here