Author: Hannah Chaffin
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a simple man
The simple fact that a man would choose to give up His life for something much greater than He. One choice years ago, still has the power to change lives. Jesus Christ, a man created by a miracle, carried one of the greatest powers. Jesus knew what he carried, this drew thousands of people to…
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back in America
America is weird. The Middle East is weird. Europe is weird. Culture shock is real. Upon my arrival to the Middle East just a month ago I dived right into their culture. I loved the hospitality that was shown, the people, the history, the language, the food. I loved being amongst people I met 20…
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WHAT A TIME TO BE ALIVE
Please, I ask you to think differently, think outside of the box, be bold and do not be afraid to do the opposite of everyone else. This was a big struggle for me as I was choosing the next step in my life. Do I go to college? Do I take a gap year? I…
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the Simple Gospel
Often times, as someone who has grown up in the church, I think of the Gospel as something that everyone knows and just how simple it seems to be. As you take a closer look at the Gospel, you begin to see just how extravagant the Gospel really is. There was something that separated God…
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UNASHAMED
In the months prior to YWAM, I was worried about what everyone around me thought when I worshipped Father. I would limit how much I praised Him because I didn’t want to make myself noticeable. I still loved Him but I would not say that I was completely IN LOVE with Him. In the previous…
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Where am I Going?
I have been in California for almost one month now!! It has been the one of the craziest and best months of my life, I have loved every second of it! I have learned so much about myself and the love that Father has for me. He loves me so so much and I have…
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California, I’m home
California, I am home… For the next 3 months! I have officially arrived in Northern California and it has been a crazy few days. Upon arriving in California, my Mom and I literally took planes, trains (buses), and automobiles to get here. We first flew to Minnesota and as soon as we got off the plane,…
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The last day home
As I sit in my family room on the last night in Illinois, I think about what lies ahead of me in the upcoming months. I cannot imagine the plans Father has for me. I will be stretched outside my comfort zone immediately! I have to say a ‘see ya later’ to my family and…
far as the East is from the West 