Lauren HansenMy dad’s death, a tree, a homeless man, and hopeToday is the three year anniversary of my dad’s death. To honor him, this year I bought a memorial tree with a plaque in my neighborhood. I…May 19, 2021May 19, 2021
Lauren HansenThe day in between death and resurrectionAs we celebrate Easter this year, I’ve been drawn not to Friday or Sunday (though they are vitally important), but to Saturday. The day…Apr 3, 2021Apr 3, 2021
Lauren HansenReflections from 2020I’ve been thinking about this post for the past couple of days, mulling over words and stringing together sentences in my mind. How can we…Jan 2, 2021Jan 2, 2021
Lauren HansenThe bird with the broken legI’ve been fascinated with birds in this season. It may just be the added stillness of being at home during COVID-19, but they seem to be…Aug 30, 2020Aug 30, 2020
Lauren HansenCupcakes on a ThursdayA few weeks ago, I decided to bake cookies for my next-door neighbors. This is a rare occasion for me (I may be known for setting off the…Mar 20, 2020Mar 20, 2020
Lauren HansenHow to hear God’s voice“Do you know of any father who would give his daughter a spider when she had asked for an egg? Of course not! If imperfect parents know…Feb 9, 2020Feb 9, 2020
Lauren HansenCreating a legacy of loveOne of my favorite verses in the Bible is Acts 17:26–27:Feb 2, 2020Feb 2, 2020
Lauren HansenTake this one risk todayAfter an impromptu dance session before church on Sunday (thanks Hannah and Anna!), my girlfriends and I walked into the sanctuary. We had…Jan 31, 2020Jan 31, 2020
