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Blogger, photographer, pianist, and lover of the Lord Jesus Christ, Sierra Hanson uses the "Anchored Soul" blog to share with others the truths that God teaches her from His abiding Word.
The King who abandoned His Throne
Every year I find that, as my family and I take time at Christmas to remember the astonishing incarnation of our Savior Jesus Christ, there is a new truth that the Spirit in me emphasizes to me and I am re-overwhelmed with who this God and this King is, who would take frail form and … Continue reading
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Almost a week ago, I returned from one of the greatest blessings and most phenomenal twelve days I have experienced this year. By the Lord’s grace and wonderful provision, I was able to embark on a missions trip with a team from my church to Buenos Aires, Argentina, where we planned to minister to a … Continue reading
“I Love the Lord…” – Photo Session
A week ago, I had the immense delight of visiting Ormond Beach with several of my close friends and sisters in Christ, one being an actual sister of mine. Our time was blessed, a testimony to the wonderful fellowship, encouragement, companionship, and just fun that believers are privileged to experience in the Lord. On the … Continue reading
How Shall I Then Pray?
1 Thessalonians 5:16, “Pray without ceasing.” Colossians 4:2, “Devote yourselves to prayer, keeping alert in it with an attitude of thanksgiving…” Ephesians 6:18, “With all prayer and petition pray at all times in the Spirit, and with this in view, be on the alert with all perseverance and petition for the saints.” Matthew 7:7-11, “Ask, and … Continue reading
“Purification” – Valley of Vision
Psalm 51:10-17, “Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Do not cast me away from Your presence and do not take Your Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of Your salvation and sustain me with a willing spirit. Then I will teach transgressors Your ways, and sinners … Continue reading
Obedience Is Better!
Psalm 119:1-2, “How blessed are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the law of the Lord. How blessed are those who observe His testimonies.” Psalm 112:1, “Praise the Lord! How blessed is the man who fears the Lord, who greatly delights in His commandments.” Psalm 128:1, “How blessed is everyone who fears the … Continue reading
“From the breath of God…” – Photo Session
Job 37:9-10, “Out of the south comes the storm, and out of the north the cold. From the breath of God ice is made, and the expanse of the waters is frozen.” Psalm 147:15-17, “He sends forth His command to the earth; His word runs very swiftly. He gives snow like wool; He scatters the … Continue reading
“Ex Nihilo” – A Reflection
“Ex Nihilo” ~ Eternal God saw the heart of darkness beating; Power stirring, Spirit moving Glory’s fullness and earth’s void meeting; His voice the instrument, His genius proved Hosts are gathering with heavenly hearts all awful; Seraphim enraptured, cherubim enthralled To see the mystery of Highest Wisdom solved; And the force of love from eternity preceding In the beginning … Continue reading
O Holy Night – In Adoration of Christ
“O holy night, the stars are brightly shining, it is the night of our dear Savior’s birth…” The words to this now-beloved hymn were penned in France in 1847, during a stagecoach ride en route to Paris, whilst the author reflected on the nativity as recounted in the Gospel of Luke. Placide Cappeau de Roquemaure … Continue reading
Chosen and Appointed – Musings on John 15:16-17
John 15:16-17, “You did not choose Me but I chose you, and appointed you that you would go and bear fruit, so that whatever you ask of the Father in My name he may give to you. This I command you, that you love one another.” – “You did not choose Me, but I chose … Continue reading
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