Whilst trying to explain why the galaxies are expanding at an unexplainable faster rate rather than the slower rate (which science can explain)... They answered it with "black energy" an unseen energy that can't be proven. Good one. Certainly can't be Big G little o little d. But thanks for letting me know that a supernova created me and that stars are my parents... Hint* sheer sarcasm.
No matter how you try to explain how we were created, you're going to sound like a lunatic. God creating the universe sounds crazy... but so does the Big Bang.
I simply believe that God created this World and everything in it. And he did it with intention.
Now: Science channel, please teach me how crayons made. I've been lacking in that department since the great Mister Roger's died. Still kind of want to punch Lady Elaine in the face. How did I get off on Make-believe land tangent?
Sorry dear reader.
Have a splendid day
...Cause it's a beautiful day in the neighborhood. ;)
I recently read this in an article called "More than Damaged Goods" on relevantmagazine.com. It really struck a cord with me, and I would like to share part of it...
"It turns out that God is faithful to turn the worst things that happen in our lives into good if we dare to trust Him. He has an amazing capacity to turn human pain and weakness into strength, ugliness into beauty and our failures into foundations to build on. The Bible calls this redemption.
Redemption is about our Creator processing the wounds of our lives, the scars on our faces, the evils we have endured and turning them into an even grander story of grace. That means God takes what should have destroyed us and does more than fix it—He redeems it."
I tend to get super stressed out/ guilt ridden/ and super remorseful when I screw up big time. When I feel like a failure, I go all out. But, after reading this... I feel like when I make some mistakes.... it's okay. Because that is where God's redemption comes into play, where his true MERCY and GRACE are activated. The consequences of my little effed up choices are where I really need Jesus. But does that mean we should sin to receive grace? The bible says NO way! But when you do, He's there.
You don't even have to go through a period of guilt. Just go get GRACE right away. No sin is too big for God, you could never negate the LOVE that Jesus did on the cross.
Ending this post with a "Jesus is pretty much AWESOME."
But, I want to take a different stand. You see, before love wrung my heart out, I was a doe-eyed hopeless romantic type. Full of hope and "je vois le vie en rose"attitude. I don't want to be skeptical, cold, heartless this season... No. I may not be celebrating valentines day, but I will be celebrating, "Good love will come my way... Day"!!!
From a gal taking on the single life,
Your Blog-atine,
Hannah Lee
I have been hard at work on making these journals/sketch books! I love making them and they are so blasted cute!
I have recently stumbled upon a video posted on facebook. Some of my friends, christian and non-christian alike have posted it to their walls. This video depicts Zach Wahls, a native Iowan, grade A student, handsome, put-together kind of guy, before the Iowa House of Representatives making a heart-wrenching case of family and love in same-sex marriages. He was raised by two women. His appeal would make any normal human say, “Hey. Yea, why shouldn’t two women raise kids together? They turn out just fine!”
Well the fact of the matter is that his plea is in opposition to the argument that same-sex marriages which raise children inflict an abnormal upbringing, hence hurting the children by some way restraining them of normalcy. True, he blew that argument out of the water. I find that homosexuality in the court of law can only be refuted by a “moral standard”. Which then throws the subject into the ethics or religion category, and soon looses it’s worthy argument status.
Since I am not in a court of law, I can say what I want to say. Most major religions of the world are against homosexuality. But I can only speak for my own. I am a follower of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, and here’s what I think:
The Bible tells us that homosexuality is a sin. (1 Corinthians 6:9) It’s not really an opinion, it’s a fact. I know that for this to have any standing, you have to believe the Bible. But stay with me... you see Christians everywhere are saying we have to love them, and God loves them just them same as you and me. So TRUE. We have to love the gays and lesbians! But what is love? Is it not wanting the best for them and giving them what they need most LOVE? Homosexuality is sin. The bible states that “sin separates us from God.” We as Christians should know that the greatest thing we can know is the love of our heavenly Father and a deep relationship with Him... so if we are telling the homosexuals that it’s okay the way they are, we are actually saying that we are okay seeing them not have the most IMPORTANT thing in their life. We are okay with them missing out on God. We are okay with them “not inheriting the Kingdom of God.”
Behold: Tolerance is NOT LOVE. No, in fact it’s hate. You see, saying to your gay room mate, “Jesus still loves you the way your are.” (while true) is code for saying, “I am okay with you being separated from the Life giver.”
If you are a Christian:
Speak the TRUTH out of LOVE.
PRAY for hearts to be opened.
Show the LOVE of CHRIST in word and deed.
and
LOVE the “hell” out of your gay friends.
With a big subject from a tiny blog,
yours always,
Hannah Lee
Ever since I walked into Shades of Brown Coffeehouse in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and looked to the right, near the register... I wanted what I saw. A recycled, hand bound journal. Using an old, vintage book, you make a new journal.
So it has been my desire to make my own (not wanting to pay a whopping 48 dollars for it). And finally, 2.63 years later! TADAAA! I did it. I am very happy.
And I am selling my baby on etsy!
If you live anywhere in the United States, you know about "Snowpocolypse" or "Snowmaggedon"... which caused my work to be closed today. Ahhh.... lazy snow day. But not so lazy. I got my crafty time on. Sewing headbands and hair clips. Also, making my first journal by hand:
What did $43 get me this evening...?
A cardigan
Pair of undies
Tee shirt
Jeans
Gum
Hair product
Garbage basket
&
A purse
Mind you this: I genuinely loved all of these items and the cardigan alone was over 30% of the total bill! Yes, I am a master. And a big shout out to Target for making this all possible. I couldn't be more happy!
I have felt I have hit an all time low. For this sole fact: this evening my father informed me of a future "prospect" he has arranged to contact me. Yes, my dad is trying to hook me up. *cringing distressed face* He is so sweet, my father that is.... but I am quite comfortable with him NOT being in that arena of my life.
Don't get me wrong, I want to get married and have babies. But I am not desperate. Not yet, that is. Haha. I don't want to be "that girl" the longing, dissatisfied girl.
And this whole "patient" thing requires daily self pep talks. It is frickin' frackin' hard. When the multitudes around you are getting hitched and popping out the young, and you are knitting in solitude on a saturday evening.... you start to think this whole "live it up single life" is kind of a joke. So it takes mental work to be okay. You start to understand how fragile it is when your dad comes in your room, sits down, and explains that he arranged someone to contact me. I lost it, a bit.
I know I can't worry and that I have to trust God... And I am not sure I "have to" remind the Almighty that I will 25 years old in 1 year and 5 months... Tic toc! Oh yea... I am not supposed to put limits on God! ;)
God is the center of my life, not my relationship status. I know this.
Farewell reader.
Slightly distraught and perplexed,
and as always, truthful,
Hannah
PS- I am really okay. This is not a cry for help. I am just honest.
