In Episode 41, Lauren invites you to experience your own strangers on the way activation. Get a piece of paper and a pen and jump into this healing experience.
In just a moment, there will be an opportunity for you to reflect on the people and places in your own story. Think of the name of a friend, a family member, a person or a leader in your life who describes a specific attribute. On a sheet of paper, write down the name of that person. It's recommended you move through the list quickly and go with your first instinct. If you think of the same person for multiple questions, that is okay. Write that person’s name down on multiple lines.
Ready…set…go!
1. Who is the most loving person you know?
2. Who is the boldest person you know?
3. Who is the gentlest person you know?
4. Who is the most loyal person you know?
5. Who is the most peaceful person you know?
6. Who is the smartest person you know?
7. Who is the most generous person you know?
8. Who is the most willing person you know?
9. Who is the most reliable person you know?
10. Who is the most trustworthy person you know?
11. Who is the funniest person you know?
12. Who is the most patient person you know?
13. Who is the coolest person in you know?
14. Who is the most optimistic person you know?
15. Who is the most fun?
16. Who is the most creative person you know?
17. Who is the humblest person you know?
18. Who is the most forgiving person you know?
19. Who is the most encouraging person you know?
20. Who is the most authentic person in your life?
21. Who is the strongest person you know?
22. Who is the most fatherly person in your life?
23. Who is the most motherly person in your life?
Now imagine the faces of all these people you just listed in your mind. All their best characteristics give us a glimpse into the face of Jesus. Jesus is loving and gentle and bold and strong and authentic and funny. He is the sum of the best people we know — plus a million times more.
As you were going through the list, did you notice some blank spots? That’s okay. These are simply aspects of Jesus that you haven’t experienced yet. Scan through your li
Lauren Hansen, M.Ed., is a natural storyteller and creative consultant who believes that love + words can set people free and transform relationships. As the founder of Lauren Hansen Consulting LLC, she specializes in creative consulting that guides individuals through every step of the book writing process, hosts inspiring workshops that guide people toward becoming the greatest versions of themselves, and pioneers meaningful projects with organizations that impact the globe.
As an author, speaker, and podcaster, Lauren is passionate about helping people see themselves and others more clearly, fostering deeper connections through powerful communication. She’s the host of the Strangers on The Way Podcast, author of Strangers on The Way: Finding God Through the People We Meetand Behind the Waterfall: Navigating the Uncharted Waters of Grief, and the creator of the Wholeness Journal series.
Lauren’s mission is to empower individuals to love boldly, communicate honestly, and thrive in every connection. In her free time, you’ll find her hosting spontaneous living room dance parties with her large extended family in Chicago.
Learn more at laurenhansencreative.com.
