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Its Almost Good Friday...

On a blessed yet anguish filled Friday...

The strongest Man I know gave Himself over to His own people to be crucified on the cross, a wretched death, so that the sins of the world could be atoned for...

He was buried...

AND ON THE THIRD DAY, HE ROSE AGAIN!

Hallelujah!

Jesus is Risen!

"I PRAY ALSO THAT THE EYES OF YOUR HEART MAY BE ENLIGHTENED IN ORDER THAT YOU MAY KNOW THE HOPE TO WHICH HE HAS CALLED YOU, THE RICHES OF HIS GLORIOUS INHERITANCE IN THE SAINTS, AND HIS IMCOMPARABLY GREAT POWER FOR US WHO BELIEVE. THAT POWER IS LIKE THE WORKING OF HIS MIGHTY STRENGTH, WHICH HE EXERTED IN CHRIST WHEN HE RAISED HIM FROM THE DEAD AND SEATED HIM AT HIS RIGHT HAND IN THE HEAVENLY REALMS, FAR ABOVE ALL RULE AND AUTHORITY, POWER AND DOMINION, AND EVERY TITLE THAT CAN BE GIVEN, NOT ONLY IN THE PRESENT AGE BUT ALSO IN THE ONE TO COME. AND GOD PLACED ALL THINGS UNDER HIS FEET AND APPOINTED HIM TO BE HEAD OVER EVERYTHING FOR THE CHURCH, WHICH IS HIS BODY, THE FULLNESS OF HIM WHO FILLS EVERYTHING IN EVERY WAY."

EPHESIANS 1:18-23 (NIV)

Through the Lens of Worship - Week 4

I DELIGHT GREATLY IN THE LORD;

MY SOUL REJOICES IN MY GOD.
FOR HE HAS CLOTHED ME WITH GARMENTS
OF SALVATION

AND ARRAYED ME IN A ROBE OF RIGHTEOUSNESS,

AS A BRIDEGROOM ADORNS HIS HEAD LIKE A PRIEST,
AND AS A BRIDE ADORNS HERSELF WITH
HER JEWELS.
FOR AS THE SOIL MAKES THE SPROUT COME
UP

AND A GARDEN CAUSES SEEDS TO
GROW, 

SO THE SOVEREIGN LORD WILL MAKE
RIGHTEOUSNESS AND PRAISE
SPRING UP BEFORE ALL NATIONS.


PSALM 61:10-11

Through the Lens of Worship - Week 2

This last Saturday was a TTL of Worship photo outting.  Typically Rhonda, Diana and myself get together once a month to take photos together somewhere locally.  Unfortunately Diana was not able to join us this time around.  Rhonda and I went to two TOTALLY different places.  It was tough to choose a photo for today as I didn't really capture anything that illustrated the verse I had shared with Rhonda on Saturday, and I don't really have something on file that would work either.  I've been going through some trials and Isaiah 43:2-5 were some Scriptures I'd really been holding onto.  BUT... I spoke to my mom yesterday, she encouraged me and shared with me out of Psalms 16.  After we got off of the phone I looked it up and was totally inspired to do something completely out of the ordinary.  I really don't care for doing much post-editting, but I am pleased with how this one turned out.  The photo, for me, illustrates the verse.  So why not put the verse on the photo??  I added these to the Scriptures I'm holding onto during this time.  I know God is faithful and I am so blessed to be His child.

There are a lot more photos from the outting that I will put up later in a separate post.

Through the Lens of Worship - Week 1

I cannot express how exciting this is!!  Welcome to my entry for Through the Lens of Worship - Week 1!  This is my entry for our first week as an official open community of photographers.  I'm thrilled to see how God is going to use this group. 

My husband and I recently went to Lake Havasu City, Arizona for an Adam Allen Photography Senior Graduate photo shoot.  We were thrilled to be hired out of state by someone we didn't know already!  (We get thrilled for those who know us and hire us out of state too... believe me!)  Anyway, one of the first things I noticed was the scent of chaparral in the air.  It is very distinct and reminded me of my grandmother.  She introduced me to using medicinal herbs and this was one of them.  It was not the best tasting tea ever, but the memory of it is a good one.  My grandmother also introduced me to the most important thing in my life... Jesus Christ.  God used her in prayer and influence to bring me to Him.  She passed away not too long ago, leaving behind a legacy that I desire to continue and am excited to see other family members also doing the same - whether consciously or not. 

Her legacy and my life's goal:  To follow hard after Christ Jesus and to show Him to others by being an example in Word and in Truth. To pray always for those who've yet to come to know Jesus and for those who already know Him.

"A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another." John 13:34-35
 
This is a photo of our lovely client in an amazing Arizona sunset

 
Finally, a photo of God's glory!  I love the sky!

Through the Lens of Worship

I am so excited that this announcement is being made today!   The following link is to my friend's blog that explains something super meaningful that I've been a part of that has affected my relationship with God, friendships old and new and how He has used me creatively.  The vision for this group is amazing and it has been such a blessing to be involved from early on.  Check it out and pray about joining us!  We would love to have you-- whether by internet or on Saturdays here locally.

Exposing Grace Blog Post - Through the Lens of Worship

Welcome to my Blog!

Hello and thank you for visiting my blog. Being that this is my first post I guess I'll give you a little insight into what my purpose for this blog is.

What you'll find:

• Mainly photos- my favorite expression of creativity. I don't have one particular subject or "specialty" necessarily. I am inspired by most- if not all- things. I have been photographing that which catches my eye for 5 years now. It started as a desire to capture some cool images for my empty walls, and became something much more. I've always been artistic, but this was different. I hope you see the beauty in the subjects I choose as much as I do.
• Some writing- the words will be few, but at times it just makes sense
• A lot of praise to God- for He is the Creator of all things and has redeemed mankind through His Son Jesus. I am so thankful for the gift I've been given and desire to share it. He is the reason for my creativity and my passion. He inspires me more than anything else and I consider my photography as worship to Him.

Basically you'll get a little glimpse of what it's like to be in my shoes ;-)

God bless you today!!