Author: Hannah Rowen Fry

Hannah Rowen Fry is a writer, speaker, and encourager. Her writing consists of observations of daily life, and uses daily reflections to guide others to live out their God-given purpose. She holds a Master’s degree in Religion from Olivet Nazarene University and an Introductory Certificate from the Court of Master Sommeliers. Hannah's passion is to help others experience greater joy in the present moment. She shares practical tips, helpful resources, and clear purposeful steps to abide in Jesus daily without legalism, judgment, or guilt. Her thoughtful reflections on Scripture invite those who have felt overwhelmed with their lifestyle, thoughts, or schedule to slow down and choose simplicity. Guided by encouragement, generosity, gratitude, and a healthy dose of responsibility, readers are invited to experience freedom as they find spiritual rhythms that cultivate faith and help them step into their God-purpose. Hannah lives in Jacksonville Beach, Florida with her husband Matt, and spends most of her free time walking on the beach, frolicking around DisneyWorld, and listening to Taylor Swift.

Today I Was Scared

Today I was scared. I woke up scared from a dream, or maybe a nightmare. It was one of those in-between-alarms dreams, when it’s been less than ten minutes since you last hit the snooze button, but your mind thinks it has been much longer. It’s amazing what our minds can dream of, when awake […]

Today I Grocery Shopped

Today I grocery shopped. I shopped the big grocery run. If you’re the primary shopper in your family, you’ll know there can be multiple runs to the grocery store each week. You have the big run, where you stock up on all the regular necessities for the week. Then, there’s the maintenance run – a […]

Today I Frolicked

Today I frolicked. Bouncing along the beach, parading through the water, I frolicked. Before this impulse movement, I sat on the sand, in my yoga shorts and t-shirt, reading, writing, and contemplating. I listened to instrumental music in one ear, ocean waves crashing in the other, Holy Spirit in both. I was rereading and rewriting […]

Today I Made Scones

Today I made scones. I had never made scones from scratch before. It was a simple recipe I found online. I gathered the ingredients, most of which I already had, I measured the ingredients, and I mixed the ingredients according to the directions. Then I got my hands in the bowl and worked the dough […]