T. E. Hanna is currently completing his final year as a Masters of Divinity student at Asbury Theological Seminary. In addition to his studies, he has served the church in various roles since 1999: from youth ministry, to food ministry, to a senior pastorate. When he is not participating in study or ministry-related activities, he enjoys spending his time training and competing in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
- Email: [email protected]
byrongeorge March 15, 2012 at 4:48 pm
Mr. Hanna,
thanks for liking my blog today. I am just getting started in this and don’t have a lot of followers. I do enjoy writing about things that affect the Christian faith. I pastor a small church in Alba, Texas.
May GOD Bless..
Byron George
http://www.lbcalba.com
T. E. Hanna March 15, 2012 at 10:47 pm
Glad you stopped by, Byron! You’re a pastor? You and I need to get to know each other.
If you have twitter, follow me and drop me a message sometime. I’m usually pretty responsive!
selah March 15, 2012 at 6:37 pm
thank you for visiting The Dappled Path and for liking the post The Next Seat.. it always a blessing for me to have another Christian find my blog..
T. E. Hanna March 15, 2012 at 10:48 pm
You have some good stuff over there! I was glad to find you as well!
Anthony Baker March 15, 2012 at 10:31 pm
Thanks, brother, for stopping by my blog today. Stop by any time when your intellectual pursuits need to be dumbed down a little. Seriously, I hope your degree pursuits finish well. All I can say is that being bi-vocational and a seminary student – not to mention being a blogger and an old man (at least I feel that way) – is wrecking havoc on my nerves and grades. I should have done this when I was 20 years younger!
T. E. Hanna March 15, 2012 at 10:45 pm
Hi Anthony! Thanks for stopping by! I resonate with your struggles with balancing ministry, family, and seminary. I’m in the same boat, brother! Where are you going to seminary at?
Anthony Baker March 16, 2012 at 9:48 am
Thank you for ending your last sentence with a preposition! That makes me feel better.
I attend Temple Baptist Seminary. If I was younger, smarter, and single I may have gone to Moody, Wheaton, or even Liberty. As it is, I do my classes on line – which is very difficult since most classes have been reduced to 8 weeks (same content, too). One class at a time is all I can handle, as you can imagine.
Heather Tiger March 16, 2012 at 1:38 am
Hi! Thanks for stopping by my blog and liking the post. It’s refreshing to see another soul from Asbury Seminary. My husband graduated from there in 2010 with his MDIV and is currently pastoring a church in small town Oklahoma! I did a year towards my Masters in the counseling program, but alas did not finish. I’m looking forward to exploring your blog some more. Blessings, Heather
T. E. Hanna March 16, 2012 at 1:51 am
Hi Heather! Another Asburian, huh? How exciting! Did you two go to the Florida campus or Wilmore?
Heather Tiger March 16, 2012 at 1:59 am
Good ole Wilmore, KY!
T. E. Hanna March 16, 2012 at 2:12 am
They just hired Craig Keener over on that campus. I’m so envious. I LOVE his commentaries, and his newest book on miracles and the authenticity of the NT is already winning awards. I’m on the Fla campus.
wonderingpilgrim March 16, 2012 at 1:42 am
Greetings from Down Under T E and thanks for liking what I scrawled on my blog today. I can assure you that once one gets caught up in this kind of study you just keep going – there’s always the next enticing tid-bit to unravel. All the best as you complete your M. Div. – may it continue on into the deeper and higher country.
T. E. Hanna March 16, 2012 at 1:54 am
Thanks! The first series I preached at this church was on the Sermon on the Mount… there’s some REALLY deep stuff in there! I’m glad you visited! Keep doing what you’re doing!
Nathan McVeigh March 16, 2012 at 11:23 am
Hello T.E.
Thank you for taking the time to read my blog post the other day. You show a great encouragement to those of us who are just embarking on the journey through the blogging world. Small blessings are big blessings. Let us know all about the M.Div; the experience AND the nuggets of truth that blow your mind.
Keep on keeping on,
NM
T. E. Hanna March 17, 2012 at 1:20 pm
Just embarking?
You, my friend, have archives stretching back to 2010, and an incredibly creative approach to your blog. I think I should be taking lessons from you! I love the “Will you step into the booth?” catchphrase!
Nathan McVeigh March 17, 2012 at 3:07 pm
Oh yeah, hehe. Well, everything on my blog before this year was over on Tumblr and I wasn’t real consistent. Your encouragement has certainly helped to improve better consistency. Keep on keeping on.
Cindy Holman March 16, 2012 at 12:49 pm
Thanks for stopping by my blog today
T. E. Hanna March 17, 2012 at 1:22 pm
Of course! I love your poetry. You have a gift, and a unique cadence to your writing.
Cindy Holman March 17, 2012 at 1:29 pm
Thanks so much! How sweet! I really enjoying expressing myself through music and poetry – been doing this for 3 years and haven’t run out of things to say yet
freddyflow March 16, 2012 at 3:23 pm
Hi T.E., thanks for liking our rfumc.me blog post! Your post on Hell is excellent… Happy Lent!
T. E. Hanna March 16, 2012 at 3:28 pm
Thanks! I’m a United Methodist pastor myself, so you folks have a special place in my heart!
freddyflow March 16, 2012 at 6:49 pm
cool! Good luck with the seminary. Where is Highlands UMC located?
T. E. Hanna March 16, 2012 at 7:11 pm
Florida.
Atacora March 17, 2012 at 8:36 am
Thanks for dropping by my blog, it gave me the opportunity to read some of your thoughts. Looks like you’re also quite the reader with the number of references and the number of people responding to your blog. May the Lord bless you in your studies!
T. E. Hanna March 17, 2012 at 1:14 pm
I do love to read, absolutely! And I’m a blog addict, always exploring new blogs.
It was good to visit your blog. I hope to see you again soon! 
jamesbradfordpate March 17, 2012 at 8:40 am
Hi TE! Thanks for liking my post on Psalm 68. I see you go to Asbury. That’s an awesome seminary. I’ve never gone there myself, but I’ve met or know of the faculty. A lot of excellent scholars are there!
T. E. Hanna March 17, 2012 at 1:15 pm
I have loved my time here at Asbury. Which professors are you familiar with?
jamesbradfordpate March 17, 2012 at 1:34 pm
There’s Witherington, of course. I’ve interacted with him on his blog, plus I read one of his books, and there are others I plan to read. And, when I went to Israel in 2006, I met Lawson Stone, Sandra Richter, and the Asbury students there. There are (or have been) also Asbury alum at where I go to school, Hebrew Union College. John Choi went to HUC.
T. E. Hanna March 17, 2012 at 1:47 pm
Did Bob Tuttle lead that trip to Israel?
jamesbradfordpate March 18, 2012 at 11:11 am
No, I don’t think so.
writeroo March 17, 2012 at 11:40 am
Hi TE Hanna
Encouraged to see you briefly today at mine
Will stop by your blog and read more.
I have a few students from Asbury!
T. E. Hanna March 17, 2012 at 1:15 pm
You have students who attended Asbury Seminary? Where do you teach?
writeroo March 18, 2012 at 9:34 pm
I work at Oxford and they’re here on a semester abroad.
T. E. Hanna March 19, 2012 at 1:11 am
You teach at Oxford? What do you teach?
pdhagar March 17, 2012 at 2:47 pm
Hey T.E. thanks for stopping by the last couple of days. It’s nice to know people actually do read what I have to write down. Come back anytime.
T. E. Hanna March 27, 2012 at 2:59 am
You’ve got a great blog over there. I’ve enjoyed perusing your articles!
Nin Ashmore March 17, 2012 at 3:58 pm
Thank you T.E. for liking my post on Memories from the Philippines- Getting Acclimated. I read a couple of your posts and enjoyed them very much. I will visit again. My husband had a book “One Divine Moment,” of a spontaneous revival that happened at Asbury, I think in the sixties.
T. E. Hanna March 27, 2012 at 3:00 am
I’m a big supporter of cross-cultural missions. And I have never heard of that book… I’ll have to check it out! Thanks!
Marilyn March 17, 2012 at 4:49 pm
Hello! Congratulations for your blog! I m Marilyn, from Argentina. I follow Dana ´s blog, and she follows my blog.
I am the author of a blog for christian young people, it is in spanish, because that is my language. But I also know english. I invited you to visit my blog, it has many video songs too, and some of them are translated in english. I invited you to spread my blog for the glory of God! Amén!
T. E. Hanna March 27, 2012 at 2:58 am
Any friend of Dana’s is a friend of mine! Welcome!
Stephanie Streim (@alwayzHis) March 17, 2012 at 5:39 pm
Thanks for stopping by my blog and spending a few moments to read. I must say, your ways are quite unique, and for me they are blessed. Blessings my brother…
from: learning2bestill ~Streim~
Shirley Anne March 17, 2012 at 4:52 pm
Just got round to thanking you for your visits to one of my blogs. Much appreciated, thank you.
Shirley Anne xxx
T. E. Hanna March 27, 2012 at 3:01 am
I was happy to visit! Welcome to my blog as well!
mikewarren4gzus March 17, 2012 at 10:33 pm
Thanks for reading! Looks like you got great things to say yourself! God bless you.
richardmabeyjr March 17, 2012 at 11:31 pm
Pastor Hanna, Thank you for your “like” for my blog that I wrote tonight in tribute to the Irish. I plan to revisit your blog and read more of your blogs. Right now, it’s time for sleep. May the good Lord continue to bless you in all your good works. Sincerely, Richard
literary lew March 18, 2012 at 7:32 am
I’m so glad you stumbled across my blog today for now I have discovered yours! The “rush of a thousand voices” is so relevant to my efforts to develop meditative prayer.
T. E. Hanna March 27, 2012 at 3:02 am
I’ve greatly enjoyed your blog. I’m excited to continue connecting with you. I’m glad you are a part of the community!
literary lew March 28, 2012 at 6:30 pm
The following is re the “Yoda” posting:
Oh Lord no! Tell me it ain’t so! Renaissance festivals!!!!! Only kidding. I’ve been to some and always enjoy the bunched-up cleavage and feel dutifully guilty for the pleasure! Seriously, I do get pleasure and insight and wisdom from a variety of sources and am glad to know that you do also.
The Lightkeeper March 18, 2012 at 4:22 pm
Hi T.E.,
I am so glad that you “Liked” my recent posting “Along the Way” —means a lot to me. I have enjoyed your posts too and even visited the Blog of Byron George (whom you “Liked”) and plan to visit other Bloggers from your site too (you DO hang out with some of the nicest folks!)… Let’s stay in touch and Be Blessed!
Rev. Corliss Acosta
(just call me Corliss)
T. E. Hanna March 27, 2012 at 3:03 am
Hello Corliss! By all means, please visit their blogs as well! We have a great community here, and I look forward to you becoming a part of it!
Regular Joe March 19, 2012 at 12:39 pm
Thanks for stopping by 5 G’s and a Cup of Joe.com. As you probably read I consider myself to be just a “Regular Joe”. I have been a follower of Christ for over 45 years and just recently decided to start a daily devotional blog for other “Regular Joes” out there. Some of the surprises have been the wide range of people who follow my blog. There have been both followers of Christ and those that don’t, a lot of “Regular Janes”; in short people from all walks of life. I have been looking through your blog and found it to be very interesting. I plan to follow your Friday posts and make comments. God Bless and have a great day!
Kim March 19, 2012 at 1:34 pm
Hi from the sunny Bahamas Pastor T.E.!
Thanks for stopping by my blog “Unwalled” and liking my post “Hope for the Suicidal”. May the Lord bless, keep strengthen, guide and encourage you and your wife as you seek to advance the Kingdom of God in the hearts of man. May He ask give you good success with your studies……and lots of energy too (smile!)………blessings!…….Kim
jadamwilliams March 19, 2012 at 5:07 pm
Enjoyed your post…”Rush of a thousand voices.” Thanks for sharing.
T. E. Hanna March 27, 2012 at 3:04 am
I’m glad you liked it! Solitude is always a tough one for me, but very powerful.
I n I March 19, 2012 at 7:30 pm
Hey T.E.,
Thanks for stopping by my blog. Can I ask you a question? I’m not a conservative lover of the law type Christian, and some of what I write may be challenging to that section of the House. Should I preface my pieces with disclaimers?
I n I
(Rafael or Ralph if you prefer)
T. E. Hanna March 27, 2012 at 3:06 am
It’s your blog. The people who will read it are those who connect with what you are saying. Personally, I think a disclaimer would weaken it. It is ok to be challenging, and it is ok to be challenged in return. If you are open for that, I would just write your heart, and allow the rest to be an opportunity for growth in community. That’s just my thoughts, tho, since you asked.
I n I March 27, 2012 at 3:42 pm
Gracias T.E.
Eunice R. March 19, 2012 at 10:12 pm
Wonderful day to you TE! Thanks for liking my posts. Keep the fire burning for God!
T. E. Hanna March 27, 2012 at 3:06 am
You keep the same fire alive yourself, Eunice! Glad you’re a part of the community!
Christ Centered Teaching March 19, 2012 at 11:09 pm
Great job making making your point on justice because we are justified.
T. E. Hanna March 27, 2012 at 3:07 am
I’m glad you liked it!
TJ de Ocampo March 19, 2012 at 11:20 pm
Hey man. I’m a young Christian here from the Philippines. Hoping to hear more from you. God bless and cheers!
Solotune March 20, 2012 at 6:37 am
Thanks for reminding me that many are with me in my walk with Christ.
T. E. Hanna March 27, 2012 at 3:07 am
There is something powerful about being part of a community of faith, isn’t there? I’m glad you’re part of our group.
Kathie Whitestone Thompson March 21, 2012 at 6:26 pm
Thank you, T.E. for recently stopping by The White Stone; I am honored and blessed. Glad to meet you here in Blog Land and share this journey with you. Blessings!
T. E. Hanna March 27, 2012 at 3:08 am
Likewise! We’ve got a great group of folks here in the blogosphere!
Boyer Writes March 21, 2012 at 10:11 pm
Thanks for reading my blog. I hope you will stop by regularly. If you want a notification, just send me your email address. [email protected]
My husband was a United Methodist pastor for 37 years and a Navy Chaplain…and now serving as an Episcopal priest. We would love your prayers also. Blessings to you and your ministry. Nancy
at http://www.boyerwrites.wordpress.com
T. E. Hanna March 27, 2012 at 3:08 am
How neat! What prompted the move to the Episcopacy?
bpaul March 22, 2012 at 2:35 pm
Thanks for stopping by my blog. I’ve read a few of your posts, so far. They are very good. I’ll have to read some more. God bless!
T. E. Hanna March 27, 2012 at 3:13 am
You’re welcome! I look forward to reading more good stuff!
paule270 March 22, 2012 at 5:00 pm
Nice blog. Very attractive in insight and aesthetics. Appreciate the like on my blog. I also am beginning work at a United Methodist Church. Blessings.
T. E. Hanna March 27, 2012 at 3:09 am
I love the UM family. We’re a unique bunch.
dwwork March 22, 2012 at 7:17 pm
Enjoyed you blog, thanks for the comment on my own blog.
T. E. Hanna March 27, 2012 at 3:10 am
Of course! Keep up the good work!
Forrest Ritchey March 22, 2012 at 10:04 pm
Thanks for checking by my blog today. Hoped you enjoyed what you heard and that you will check back again.
T. E. Hanna March 27, 2012 at 3:10 am
I look forward to it! And welcome!
Judith Robl March 23, 2012 at 12:42 am
Thank you for stopping by Ephemera Captured and indicating your approval of Out of the Mouths of Babes. It wasn’t a new idea, but sometimes we need to be reminded of the obvious and foundational. You’re welcome to follow me on twitter @Lydia39, or check out my Facebook page, Reflected Light Ministries.
T. E. Hanna March 27, 2012 at 3:11 am
It always comes down to the basics.
Keep up the good posts!
literary lew March 23, 2012 at 8:28 am
Enjoyed recent post, “The God Who Knows Us.” Liked the notion that heaven and hell are existentially real beginning now and continuing on into eternity. I think those who get bent out of shape on “the hell that is coming for all of you unbelievers” have a mother load of hell that they are living in the present moment. And I’m glad to note your caveat re “hatred” being disallowed in the dialogue regarding your posting. Yeah, just delete it. Hatred is bad karma and there is so much hatred in this spiritual world that you and I are immersed in.
BTW, tried to respond directly to your post. Could not do so. Therefore, I’m responding here.
T. E. Hanna March 27, 2012 at 3:10 am
I always enjoy your thoughts. You bring some great insight into the family here.
Ness March 23, 2012 at 2:55 pm
Hello! Thanks for dropping by and liking my post. I see you got great posts here in your blogs too. Cheers!!
T. E. Hanna March 27, 2012 at 3:12 am
I’m glad you like them! Welcome to the community!
Beltway Church of Christ March 24, 2012 at 10:00 am
Thank you for visiting our blog and the like. The best to you.
T. E. Hanna March 27, 2012 at 3:12 am
And to you! Come back and visit!
Out of Eden Ministries March 24, 2012 at 4:36 pm
Hi! Thanks for visiting my blog and like my post. It brought me here to your blog, which I am enjoying!
T. E. Hanna March 27, 2012 at 3:14 am
I’m glad you like it! I look forward to continuing to connect with you!
mercy43 March 24, 2012 at 7:32 pm
Hello, T. E.,
Thank you for stopping by and ‘liking’ Beyond the Strait Gate today. I appreciate your encouragement.
It is good to know of the many ‘witnesses’ there are reaching out in the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Blessings,
Mercedes
T. E. Hanna March 27, 2012 at 3:14 am
Oh yes, we’ve got a great group of ‘witnesses’ here in the community. Welcome to the family!
mercy43 March 27, 2012 at 7:37 am
Thank you, T.E.
perfectlyfractured March 24, 2012 at 11:03 pm
Thanks for the like bro
T. E. Hanna March 27, 2012 at 3:16 am
Of course! It was a good post, after all.
Keep up the good work!
John H. Harbison March 25, 2012 at 2:07 pm
Like many of those who have already left comments, thanks for taking the time to read my blog and liking it. I appreciate the subtitle of your blog and look forward to reading more.
T. E. Hanna March 27, 2012 at 3:17 am
Welcome to the community, John! I’m glad you could join us! Keep writing such good stuff over at your blog, ad come back and visit with us!
jannatwrites March 26, 2012 at 12:06 am
Thanks for stopping by my blog. You must be so busy with your ministries. So glad you are able to take God’s word online, too!
T. E. Hanna March 27, 2012 at 3:19 am
This blog has become a thinking pot for me, and a lot of the ideas I pull together in my sermons find their gestation here. Plus, this community is such a great group of people, the blog has become one of the things i look forward to a great deal. Thanks for coming to visit, Janna. I hope you stay and join our little family here!
Darrell Yoder March 26, 2012 at 4:55 pm
This appears to be where people say “Thanks for checking out my blog.” So…thanks for checking out my blog….and liking my post about Peace and Conflict! We’re just getting started.
Glad to connect with others.
T. E. Hanna March 27, 2012 at 3:20 am
Peace and conflict is never an easy topic. Kudos to you for tackling it. I’m glad you came by to visit! I hope you stay and become part of the community here!
Bobby Barbour March 27, 2012 at 9:16 am
Appreciate the like, keep up the Jiu Jitsu!
Starsworth March 27, 2012 at 5:29 pm
You write unusually well, and I just wonder if you’ve published anything.
T. E. Hanna March 27, 2012 at 8:43 pm
I click “publish” when I finish a blog post, does that count?
Justin Pritchard March 27, 2012 at 5:32 pm
Hi T.E.,
Thanks for taking the time to read and certainly for the like… I’ve read a few of your posts now and would really like to add you to my blogroll if that’s ok with you. I appreciate what I have read so far and would love to share it with my readers as well.
j-
T. E. Hanna March 27, 2012 at 8:47 pm
I’m glad you like it! And I am honored that you would choose to add me to your blog roll. Thank you!
1sparrow March 27, 2012 at 11:22 pm
T.E., it’s a pleasure to meet you. I especially liked your post about the God of starving children. Thanks so much for popping in on my blog today and “liking” what you read.
Stephanie Ho March 29, 2012 at 12:40 am
Hello TE- I appreciate you stopping by my little blog – and am glad to read your very inspiring posts. Will certainly help me in my own faith journey. Steph
Pastor Ray March 29, 2012 at 8:30 pm
Thank you for your “Liked”. You have rich content. Keep up the good work.
pastorjeffcma March 30, 2012 at 8:52 pm
Thanks for stopping by my blog and the encouragement encapsulated in that little “like” button. I hope Asbury is going well. What a great school!
eddiebonline April 2, 2012 at 9:24 am
Thanks for stopping by my blog. I’m amazed when someone outside of our local church family notices!
I’ve got some time today so I’ll be browsing through your blog. Thanks again for the “like.” Much appreciated.
ed barnes
fhef April 2, 2012 at 12:53 pm
Thanks for checking out our blog. I like what you are doing here- anything that gets people thinking.:) Since you are a pastor, you might be interested in checking out our website, http://www.fathershousefoundation.com. I’d like to encourage you to go to the Holy Land Trips tab, Church Leader Trips, and then, if you are interested in a grant for going to Israel, fill in the application. We’d love to have you join us.
jglord April 2, 2012 at 2:33 pm
Thank you for your positive response to my little story. May you be blessed as you have blessed me , yours in Christ ;JGLord yes my real name.
faithfulnibbles April 2, 2012 at 10:52 pm
Thanks for stopping by my blog. Just seeing a “like” is encouraging for this new blogger. Also, I am enjoying browsing through your site. Will be back.
T. E. Hanna April 2, 2012 at 11:34 pm
I’m glad! And welcome to the community!
thetruthaboutawoman April 3, 2012 at 6:24 am
Hello Pastor.
Thank you for leaving a comment about my latest post. God’s love is everywhere if we are willing to look for it. It’s pure joy to share the testimony of what God does and is doing in our lives. Blessings upon you and your ministry. Our church is in the midst of 10 days of 24-hour prayer. If you have any specific requests, let me know. I shall lift you and your family up to God.
T. E. Hanna April 3, 2012 at 7:53 am
If you would also pray for the congregation and ministry which God has called me to, as well as the blog, I would greatly appreciate it.
peebles April 3, 2012 at 1:55 pm
You have a beautiful gift in writing, you seen to touch the heat beat of God and write down the things which touch His heart in such amazing words, so whosoever comes across your blog page can understand. Keep up this wonderful ministry. God bless, Matthew
David Koenig April 3, 2012 at 1:58 pm
Thanks Pastor for the “like” on my post. Our church missions to mexico are like nothing you’ve ever seen. We have 815 people down there this year. Look us up at Bayside Church in Granite Bay, CA. I enjoy your posts and will be visiting the site often….thanks again and Dios le bendiga!!
T. E. Hanna April 3, 2012 at 2:12 pm
My first mission trip was to Mexico. Keep up the great work.
Angie April 3, 2012 at 10:26 pm
Thank you for stopping by my blog today!
bettysnuggets April 3, 2012 at 11:17 pm
I’m glad that you liked “Praying God’s Name”. Your willingness to serve and (it sounds like total) consecration to doing God’s work is wonderful. I like your title “Of Dust and Kings”. The ‘Dust’ reminds me of a nugget that is almost finished. About a month ago,the pastor of my Sunday church (I attend a Messianic congregation as my Saturday church) preached about Jesus washing His Apostles’ feet. That was the custom since Abraham. The thought occurred to me that no one washed Jesus’ feet. They were dusty too. The dust of disappointment, scorn, slander, sickened in heart because of deferred hope, and sorrowful–to name a few–were carried to the cross. What a wonderful Lord we have! For you and your wife: Lord, if I become weary in well doing because I don’t see the desired results of my work, remind me that Your name is REWARDER OF MY DEEDS. (2 Sam.22:21)
T. E. Hanna April 3, 2012 at 11:19 pm
To take it a step further… Jesus watched the disciples feet so that when they abandoned Him, they could walk away clean. How crazy is that?
Lindsey Biggs, C.S. April 3, 2012 at 11:44 pm
Thanks for stopping by my blog! Your latest post reminds me of this Daily Lift I heard today: Respect for other faith traditions http://christianscience.com/prayer-and-health/inspiration/your-daily-lift/4-3-respect-for-other-faith-traditions
Thanks for your thoughtful posts.
Peace & blessings
mybroom April 4, 2012 at 12:06 am
Hi T E,
thanks for the visit, I’m attempting to write 365 questions & answers in one year about renewing the mind. It seems like the Christianity that has been handed down to us doesn’t really resemble the original, so I’m hoping to set loose a few sacred cows.
greeting from Aus.
Graeme
Debbie Wiles April 5, 2012 at 9:54 pm
Thank you for visiting my blog! I don’t know how you do all that you do and still find time to write so prolifically. I am an undergrad math and writing double major buried under a 19 credit hour course load, but feel called by God to get His message of grace out as best I can. Your site is like a role model for me!
In Christ,
Debbie
T. E. Hanna April 5, 2012 at 10:07 pm
Nineteen hours, huh? I double majored in my undergrad as well, Secondary education and theatre, and minored in Biblical studies. I never even attempted a 19 hour load, though. Kudos to you, I’m impressed!
I’m glad you found your way to the community, Debbie! I hope you take some time to connect with the others here, we have some great folks!
Now that I think about it, I should probably put up a page for people to introduce themselves to the community… hmmmm….
fireonthewall247 April 7, 2012 at 4:07 am
Hey T.E. Hanna
Thanks for commenting on my blog, wasn’t exactly sure how to formally message you. I’m actually pretty new to this whole media world but its exciting and im stoked to get more testimonies out there. I wanted to just bless you with a word, I just really believe the Lord is going to begin to move upon in you in power, revelation, dreams, and even visions. You have been faithful in the little and I believe the Lord wants to continue to expand your sphere of influence even more. The hunger you have for the word is going to be satisfied in even a greater way as well as the Scriptures open up to you in ways you haven’t seen or heard before! Isaiah 54:2. Hope that blesses you!
fireonthewall247.wordpress.com
charinabrooks April 5, 2012 at 10:03 pm
Just want to say thank you for visiting my blog and liking a few posts! Looking forward to reading more of your thoughts. God Bless!
Tales from the Domestic Monastery April 7, 2012 at 1:13 am
Thanks for stopping by and reading my blog post! Have a blessed Easter.
nancyjfinleysd April 7, 2012 at 8:39 pm
Thanks for reading my Easter message from Obi-Wan Kenobi. It was fun to write. Looks like you have some interesting things to say as well! Thanks for saying them.
T. E. Hanna April 7, 2012 at 8:41 pm
Did you see my post on ‘the gospel according to Yoda’? Quite a fan of fellow star wars groupies…
nancyjfinleysd April 7, 2012 at 8:40 pm
Thanks for liking my Easter message from Obi-Wan Kenobi! I look forward to reading more of your thoughts.
Bruce April 8, 2012 at 9:55 am
You look a little like Jason Statham
blessings
T. E. Hanna April 8, 2012 at 12:41 pm
That’s because this whole “theologian” business is just my cover. I’m secretly a deadly ninja assassin…
Bruce April 8, 2012 at 4:53 pm
LOL, thought so. I’ll never tell, honest.
freddyflow April 8, 2012 at 10:34 pm
Hey, here’s a general question about high tech/higher calling: has anyone used this service?:
http://www.wegather.com/church-social-networking
If so, has it helped?
thanks!
Freddy Flow
Raymund Sison April 9, 2012 at 5:20 pm
Greetings from the Philippines! Thanks for liking my blog post on resurrection quotes from my favorite authors. I’m awed by the rapid growth of your site’s following, which seems to me a sign of the great plans the Lord has for you and your blog/community. God bless!
Planting Potatoes April 11, 2012 at 1:49 pm
T. I have nominated you for the Sunshine Blog Award…. http://plantingpotatoes.wordpress.com/2012/04/11/the-sunshine-award/
Anton Jarrod April 13, 2012 at 5:07 pm
Looking forward to your forthcoming articles. It is always encouraging to witness engaged and intelligent responses to the realities of life, whatever the worldview or perspective they occur in. Good luck for you studies and your endeavours on and off the “blog”. Anton
3dLessons4Life April 14, 2012 at 11:42 pm
Thanks for stopping by my blog today! Blessings
David Wayne Thompson April 15, 2012 at 4:50 pm
thank you for visiting my blog. Love yours!
achrisrucker April 15, 2012 at 6:16 pm
Thank you for the LIKE yesterday! At first glance your blog is awesome!
godcrazzzy May 21, 2012 at 12:10 am
hello there your writings are so informational that You were nominated
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Nelson Rose May 23, 2012 at 1:26 pm
Thank you for visiting my blog. You have got a some really good material here.
jodikarren December 18, 2012 at 3:18 pm
Congratulations! You have been awarded the Kreative Blogger Award! Follow the link to the post, follow the instructions and enjoy!
http://jodikarren.wordpress.com/2012/12/18/kreative-blogger-award/
dusterduck December 20, 2012 at 6:48 am
G’day and thanks for stopping by to read Hope Rising.
God bless
Mommy Meditations January 10, 2013 at 8:14 pm
Thanks for liking my post on modesty. I’m a freelance devotional author, but just recently started my blog. Please pray for me as I try to help Christian ladies along their spiritual journey.
poetrycottage January 16, 2013 at 6:33 pm
Thank you so much for liking my post “Broken Cross, Restored Life”. I feel like I am letting people down, as due to illness I find reading so many brilliant blogs very tiring. I would love to read everyone’s posts that I am having the privilege of being connected to; but know that I will have to let the Lord lead me where He would have me go. God bless you and your ministry.
Gwen Lovelace January 17, 2013 at 2:22 pm
Thanks for visiting my page today and liking my post “Raking Leaves”. I love the way you write, and your latest post touched me. I will pray for your ministry through the Lord, that He prospers you and blesses you so that you may bless others. Have a great day!
Amos Fitz January 26, 2013 at 4:27 am
Thanks for liking one of my post. I’ll stop by to check out yours. I’m very interested in you blog. Have a great day.
Bobby Williams January 29, 2013 at 2:47 pm
Thanks for liking my post T.E.! I really appreciate you taking the time to read the blog. I added your blog to my reader list and I’m looking forward to diving in deeper brother! If you’re on Twitter, follow me if you’d like….@bobbywilliams
T. E. Hanna January 29, 2013 at 3:50 pm
You got it! You can also find my twitter page by clicking the twitter logo in the top header.
Richard Barker February 7, 2013 at 7:52 am
Appreciate your appreciation T.E. and thank you for introducing me to your blog. Let’s keep watching…
Richard Barker February 7, 2013 at 8:03 am
Just dipped into a couple of your latest that are directly relevant to what I’m about to blog. Your concise posts give a teasing and tantalising taste of theology – excellent! May I reblog as guest postings on mine?
T. E. Hanna February 7, 2013 at 8:40 am
Hi Richard! So long as you identify me as the author and link back to the original, have at it! I’m honored that you would ask!
Ma Chris or Chris February 7, 2013 at 8:29 pm
I wanted to drop by and say thank you so much for liking a recent post of mine. It’s a blessing each time some one new happens upon our corner of the blog-world. My daughter and I enjoy each like, each comment and we don’t like to ignore a visitor. God bless you in your endeavors to grow your faith in the Lord. We pray for your successful completion in school an that it works as a springboard to your further growth in the Lord and in your ministry for the Kingdom of God.
Blessings and Love,
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Ma Chris (and Rebecca too!
Christa February 8, 2013 at 3:49 pm
Thanks for dropping by Ripping People a New One! It is a christian devotional blog
I’m new at this so I’ll take pointers 
T. E. Hanna February 8, 2013 at 4:15 pm
Best advice I can give is get connected with those blogging in your niche. Identify 10-20 of the top Christian devotional blogs and follow and comment on them regularly. Follow the Christian or Devotional tag on wordpress.com and like or comment on any posts you appreciate. Connect with other bloggers, build relationships, support their writing. It’s the relationships that form the heart of blogging, at least in my experience.
Darren Tan February 14, 2013 at 9:12 pm
Greetings from Singapore.
Like your blog: Reflections on God, His Kingdom, and What It Means To Be Human
T. E. Hanna February 14, 2013 at 10:22 pm
Singapore, huh? I feel so global! Lol. Welcome! Make sure to grab the feed or sign up by email so you can stay connected!
Dawn February 15, 2013 at 7:56 am
Hi T. E.,
Thanks for liking my guest blog post on {re}fresh yesterday (http://refreshwellspring.wordpress.com). We just celebrated our first anniversary of publishing. It began as an outlet for fellow writers and bloggers to encourage the body of Christ through written words. Many artists, writers and musicians in our church.
Best wishes as you finish your degree and continue encouraging your fellow bloggers through your inspired words.
Dawn
Laura Jostes February 16, 2013 at 6:47 pm
Thank you for stopping by my site and liking my recent post. I relish following up on who “likes” my posts and getting to know my fellow bloggers. May God continue to bless your wordsmithing!
Sandi February 17, 2013 at 5:01 pm
Thank you for liking my blog, Joyful Lotus. I look forward to reading your insightful work.
Lynn February 27, 2013 at 3:40 am
Found your blog after you found mine…Nice blog! I think I will follow it for a while as I find your articles really informative and thought provoking. Hope you keep following and letting others know about http:includedbygrace.wordpress.com as I am really passionate about including adults with learnnig disabilities in the church.
T. E. Hanna February 27, 2013 at 3:58 am
Do you connect in with any particular ministry that empowers that?
Ed March 14, 2013 at 12:40 pm
Hi TEH, Tx for ‘liking’ me!
We’ve been sending out audio devotions for close to a year. I’m just beginning to break into Wordpress, so part my clumsy work.
I send the audio to thousands by email. Hope you like it as well.
I serve as apostle and teacher to churches and bible colleges on the west coast of India.
All the best for your college studies.
Frank Angus March 15, 2013 at 11:26 pm
Mr Hanna I wanted to add a comment on your latest post regarding How Old Testament Ethics Reveals God’s Grace but I did not see a “Leave A Comment” place on the post. Well as usual I love the topics you delve into and the personal insight I gain. I always look forward to your posts. When I read The Bible I believe it to be the word of God about his plan for his creation. I never saw “Old Testament Ethics” as being separate from “New Testament Ethics” but rather New Testament Ethics just been a natural progression of God’s original plan. I see that plan as a progression where new concepts are built on top of newly learnt concepts. For example Paul says in Hebrews “(7) What shall we say then? Is the Law sin? May it never be! On the contrary, I would not have come to know sin except through the Law; for I would not have known about coveting if the Law had not said, ‘You shall not covet.’ (8) But sin, taking opportunity through the commandment, produced in me coveting of every kind; for apart from the Law sin is dead.” (Romans 7:7-8). NASV. So to me it was necessary for man to understand the concept of law (Old Teastement) before understanding the concept of Grace (New Teastament) Thanks for the series.
Shannon March 22, 2013 at 5:09 pm
Thank you for stopping by my blog today! Also an M.Div. student, but at the beginning – not the end. (Emmanuel Christian Seminary). Grace and peace to you as you study, minister, and write.
T E Hanna March 22, 2013 at 6:00 pm
Nice! What semester are you in? The first semester is always the most difficult
Shannon March 23, 2013 at 11:37 am
In my first semester. It’s hard, but it’s good. A wise friend told me coming in “Just love the work,” and that’s kind of my driving force right now – immersing myself in the work and loving it.
T E Hanna March 23, 2013 at 12:14 pm
It gets easier. One of the things about Seminary is it teaches you how to do research better. Not just in terms of equipping you with tools and methods, but also in the practice of how to quickly extrapolate necessary information and move on. If you ever want any thoughts on how to do well without spending 20 hours per week per class, so me a line. I’d be happy to help support you in any way I can.
Shannon March 23, 2013 at 1:21 pm
I would be grateful for your thoughts, and for your support. Thank you for such kindness. Email incoming soon…
Dovette March 25, 2013 at 4:21 pm
Hi Mr. Hanna,
Thanks for checking out my blog. It’s pretty new, and I am enjoying the experience so far. I like what I am reading on your blog. You are an interesting writer. Thanks and God Bless!
Karla Wasion April 3, 2013 at 3:30 pm
Hi! Thanks for stopping by my blog. It helped me get to yours, which I am especially enjoying! I’m not a divinity student, but I am a student of the Word and I love hearing what God is saying to others through their studies! I have discovered that the Body of Christ has been extremely blessed with gifted teachers, as well as with hungry students! Keep teaching!
T E Hanna April 3, 2013 at 3:34 pm
Hi Karla!
I enjoyed popping by Out of Eden! Thanks for coming by here, as well! I hope to see more of you!
Michael April 3, 2013 at 4:10 pm
Thank you for stopping by and liking a thought placed on our blog this afternoon. Godspeed in all that you do for him. Blessings!
Sharon Autenrieth April 9, 2013 at 6:57 pm
Thanks for stopping by and liking my post “There’s something stronger than despair”. It was one of those “who the heck do I think I am to write about this?” posts. But I write anyway.
I’m very impressed with the look and layout of your blog and I’m looking forward to reading your theology posts!
Valerie Rutledge April 9, 2013 at 10:39 pm
Thanks for the like on my post, “Prepare your heart, not your storehouses” I appreciate you taking time out of your day to read my humble writings. Have a wonderful day!
Pamela Christian April 15, 2013 at 6:21 pm
Glad to find this site! You have a lot of great material here – some of which could easily find it’s way in my future writings as a link. I’ve just started my blog and need to learn the world of blogging better. Anyway, thanks for this and your generous publication of Ten of the Best Christian Blog Sites on the Web – you’ve helped me a great deal already.
Pastors George and Sharon Billington April 18, 2013 at 1:55 pm
Thanks so much for you visit to our site and your comment on “Christians, How Different Are You?”. We look forward to getting to know you as a colleague in Christ and seeing more feedback from you regarding our posts.
God’s blessings as you complete your studies. By the way, we look forward to reading your articles as well. Your writing is engaging, and your topics are spiritually timely and challenging.
Chuck Ring April 19, 2013 at 12:59 am
Thanks for dropping by today. You are a busy laborer from the activity I’ve observed on your blog. Keep it up and you’ll please God and make his people happy.
Penny Fregeau April 19, 2013 at 9:57 am
I enjoyed looking over your blog, your seriousness and intellectual approach to major issues in life and articulating the Christian faith. I look forward to reading more. Thank you for the ‘like.’ It is appreciated.
offbeat April 22, 2013 at 2:01 pm
Thank you for visiting my site. Will be reading over yours in bits and pieces…
Dr. Debi Smith May 3, 2013 at 4:35 pm
The title of your blog caught my eye, and I totally identify with being both a Christ-Follower and a Coffee Addict. I guess you could say I’m also a Critic in that I don’t like what our culture is teaching us about romantic relationships. I’m on a mission to get the Truth of Ephesians 5:21-33 into the hearts and minds of men and women everywhere.
I look forward to reading your blog on a regular basis … and praying for your work.
T E Hanna May 4, 2013 at 6:09 pm
I’ll be releasing a book on Ephesians within the next few months, Debi. I’d love your take on it when it comes out
Dr. Debi Smith May 14, 2013 at 5:59 pm
Would love to read it. Let me know when it’s available!
Jake May 13, 2013 at 12:41 pm
Love the name of your site, man. I appreciate believers going deeper into the issues of life. Good stuff.
T E Hanna May 13, 2013 at 1:59 pm
Thanks Jake!
Pamela Christian May 14, 2013 at 6:16 pm
I’ve been following you too and learning a great deal from you. My book, “Examine Your Faith! Finding Truth in a World of Lies” is due out in a couple months. It examines truth as relative or absolute, religious pluralism, the basic tenets of the 5 major religions and New Age and the uniqueness of the Bible in contrast to all other documents of religious authority. Not many female apologists so I hope to carve out a niche as a very personable, compassionate (as opposed to acedemic) apologist. If you’re up for a review copy I’ll send you one. I’m grateful to say I already have Josh McDowell’s endorsement.
T E Hanna May 14, 2013 at 6:58 pm
I’d love one Pamela! I can’t promise an immediate review tho. I have another book I’m reviewing first, and I am gearing up for graduation with the mDiv in the next two weeks (hence the brief respite on the blog as well). As soon as that clears up, I’ll be glad to take a look.
My email is [email protected]