Nothing is so fatiguing as the eternal hanging on of an uncompleted task.  ~William James
   
What I've Learned: Afraid of Trying Something New?  Just DO IT!!!
Took a risk tonight and put together some equipment I've--frankly--been avoiding using because this particular gizmo is new to me.  Good thing it was easy to figure out  how the pieces all fit together (no directions included).  It seemed clunky and a little imposing once all set-up, but the minute I started snapping a few test photos, the image quality was so great--I fell in love. 

That's right, Reader.  I now have a serious crush on Bower Flash products.  Tripods, brackets and flash shoes, oh my!  What can I say?  I'm a sucker for anything that makes a subject look that good!  Long story short, I wish I'd done this weeks ago.  We'd already be well-acquainted!  What are you avoiding doing this week, Reader?  Something major?  Something minor?  Whatever it is, entrust it to God and get out there.  You never know what you're missing out on otherwise... 

Putting off an easy thing makes it hard.  Putting off a hard thing makes it impossible.  ~George Claude Lorimer


Someday is not a day of the week.  ~Author Unknown


Quotes courtesy of the Quote Garden.

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What I've Learned: God's Fingerprints Really Are On Every Little Thing.

As soon as I heard Christ Community was taking submissions for a Fall Art Gallery exhibit, I was all-in, Reader.  The only stipulation made on submissions was that a bible verse must be displayed prominently on each piece.  Well, that was definitely God nudging me--for weeks I'd been thinking about putting verses to some of my photos with the intent to add a line of faith-based cards to my photography business.  Here was my opportunity to try it out! 

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For days I poured over my favorite photos to select three interesting, colorful and relevant candidates.  I then spent another few days looking through my NIV Study Bible and searching online for just the right verses.  It was amazing how each verse added an entirely new focus and flavor to the photos.  They were suddenly enhanced--God's presence becoming more discernible in their subjects.  Each photo took on a vibrantly meaningful depth I hadn't anticipated.  But, this love for taking photos is a gift from God, so it shouldn't be a surprise when He uses that to make something wonderful.

I suddenly felt this overwhelming sense of gratitude that He chose to use me, that I got to be a part of what He's doing.  I hope these simple photographs overlaid with the simple, powerful words of the Bible will make a difference somehow--get the gallery visitors thinking about something they might not have considered otherwise.  What an opportunity to use this creative gift to make something that could positively influence members of the Kingdom!  What's more fulfilling than that?  Here, dear Reader, are the three photo finalists and verses I've chosen to submit.  May they remind you of God's presence throughout your own life.

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