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Behind the Blog

Hey everyone, welcome to my blog!

I figured it was about time I tell you a little bit about me and why I decided to start blogging (just in case you were wondering).

First things first, my name is Hannah (though my friends call me Han). I am currently a second year student at Iowa State where my most favorite things are Kairos, Dance Marathon, movie nights with friends and, of course, ISU football games! Over the past few years, I have found a passion for traveling, writing, education, and my faith -- so if you stick around you can expect to read a few posts on these topics.

I got the crazy idea to start a blog over a year ago and if I'm being honest, I wasn't too fond of it at first. I carried the idea with me for about five months before finally deciding to share something that had been on my heart for a long time. Doing something like this is WAY outside my comfort zone, but I gave in and decided to start blogging for three reasons:
Number 1: Over the past year, I have had the pleasure of becoming friends with the kindest, most authentic person I know. My friend Danielle has an obvious love for Jesus and she lives out her faith every single day, which is something I try -- and oftentimes fail -- to do. Her blog, Just Danielle Things, is what inspired me to start one of my own. (You'd be doing yourself a favor if you checked it out.)
Number 2: I wanted a safe space where I can say what I want to say. Mostly about my faith, occasionally about my other passions. Despite the name of my blog, I want to use this space to embrace who the Lord made me to be and share what he's teaching me in the season I'm currently in. Through sharing my blog posts so far, I've learned how being transparent about my thoughts and my feelings can encourage those around me. And my goal with this blog is to encourage those around me -- maybe even challenge your perspectives from time to time.
Number 3: I really like it outside my comfort zone.

Feel free to tag along while I attempt to figure this whole blogging thing out. I'm so happy you're here and hope you will find as much encouragement in these words as I do! 


And He said to them, "Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature."
- Mark 16:15

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