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Thursday, 29 May 2008

  • miracles have saved me

    When hate turns to forgiveness and forgiveness to love... that is a miracle.

    When depression turns to joy and hopelessness to hope... that is a miracle.

    When wrong treatment is given grace and a heart of pain becomes light again.. that is a miracle.

    When a sinful heart discovers the immensity of Grace and self-righteousness finds true Humility... that is a miracle.

    I guess I've always thought that miracles come in dramatic forms... but what I'm discovering is that I'm actually seeing miracles more than I thought...and they blow me away. 

    In fact, I don't know that I'd want to live without them...

Monday, 11 February 2008

  • A meaningful moment

    The other day I saw the neatest thing... I'm driving in North Dallas and in front of me I saw this homeless man hunched over and basically walking into oncoming traffic. It was quite scary.  Well, in front of me was a mercedes convertible that a business women quickly jumped out of.  She hit her hazards, grabbed her keys and went to talk to the man. Sweetly, she took his arm and carefully and kindly waited with him to safely walk him across the very busy intersection.  A moment later across the street a guy that looked like a thug jumped out of his car and made is way across to the street to help the business women escort the homeless man.  It was one of the most genuine acts I've seen in a very long time.  I about lost myself in the moment... I love it when people come together...  A homeless man, a preppy business women and a thug... all united!  Isn't that what the Kingdom of God is supposed to be?  I think so.

Monday, 07 January 2008

  • Wow! So, I just noticed the last time I typed was October... Weird. I thought I had blogged since then. Completely unacceptable!

    Helen has been here for over a week now and we have to say good-bye today. That really makes me feel sad... It's so amazing having friends all over the place that are so full of love and life.  I LOVE what I see God doing.

    So, 2008 is here!  Guys- I cannot express how much expectation I have for this year. I don't think I've ever gone into a year with quite so much.  I feel like so much foundation has been laid and God is going to do something neat.

    The beginning of the year has been good for me too. I'm learning so much about Him being a Father and that he is my advocate and not my adversary. He leads my desires and is not against them. It's funny how the lies of the enemy come in and cause lies to appear to be truth and then cripple us.  I am so ready for what God is doing!

    And on a random note-- looks like I'm moving to Atlanta for 2 months or so for work stuff.  Aww... the ever changing life of Hannah Newlin.

    *love*

Sunday, 28 October 2007

  • Texas gone wild...

    As I was running on the treadmill in the gym at my apartment yesterday watching the Country Music Awards I had to laugh... well, folks, I'm living in Texas and am starting to blend in.  I have officially integrated "y'all" into my vocabulary in an attempt to fit in and from time to time, my intrinsic ability to adapt to accents, causes me to break into a little bit of a drawl...  Of course, I quickly get myself together, start speaking normally again, and finish the run and turn my ipod up... yet, nevertheless... Ladies and Gentelmen... I live in Texas.

    I am missing my friends in T-Town these days and the loving warmth of 1006.  The holidays are coming and I am already sad to miss decorating our tree, our girls big Christmas dinner, watching It's a Wonderful Life with people that truly appreciate the beauty of tradition, advent ... and so much more. 

    Last night I was sitting outside at Starbucks with two of my great friends here talking about life and I looked to my right and saw a rush of leaves falling from the trees... and I got caught up... caught up in fall --- happening right before my eyes.  It was awesome.  And I had to thank God for the beauty he blesses us with.

    And now for my far-away friends, here are some pictures of my life here... Please know you are in my heart forever.  And- good news-- I'll be back in Tampa in February to run the Gasparilla!! YAY!  So, I'll see everyone then.

    My company (Roov.com) had an event this weekend.  It was a pre-launch party called "M" (as in mansion).  It was phenomenal!  We had a live artists, acoustic set and about 230 twenty-somethings there.  God did soooo much.  It was awesome. 

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    SELAH AND MIKE CAME!!

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    We highlighted 4 causes... This one is Not For Sale... they are helping stop human trafficking.

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    Tampa & Dallas reunite... Asher was there!

    These are my two greatest girl friends here.  We made a poster for our friend and one of the guys I work with (Chris) for his birthday.  It was a HUGE poster of us... haha. He loved it and it's up in their apartment now. 

     We Love You

    Well, that's the current update.  :o)  I love you all!!!

    *LOVE*

Saturday, 13 October 2007

  • I love Saturday mornings! Coffee... quiet peace... roommates...  cleaning a little... laundry running... Yes, I love Saturdays.

    I wish I had a lot to blog and a ton to say... Sometimes I feel like there is so much going on in my heart and my head these days that either it comes out in one fast explosion, or I just keep it hiding until I'm ready to talk about it.  Oh but... wow... things are good.  I guess the best way to explain it is to say that my heart is light and I feel more freedom every day... but with the freedom, it also requires some raw exposure as God reveals to me things that are not based in Truth.  It's so exciting...!!  

    Oh and I bought a ticket to Tampa!!!  Friends, I'll be home in February to run the Gasparilla! So, let it be written, so let it be done!!

    *love*

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