The last gasps 2013 is on life-support. There are only hours left until a brand new year begins. I’ve spent the last few days contemplating what I’ve gained this year and dreaming for 2014. The last several years, my year has revolved around my Word of the Year. I’ve gained so much from this discipline […]
Fear not.
The Power of Fear. The only thing needed to slow down a dream is a seed of doubt. Given enough time and cultivation, that seed becomes rooted in our spirit. With the opportunity, the root will turn into a full-grown plant overtaking our heart and soul. The dream is slowed to grinding halt. Fear has […]
5 mind blowing truths about PAIN.
I don’t always get Job. The book confuses me. I know Job’s friends end up being the bad guys, but sometimes they sound so right. Are they right some of the time? Job gets hosed in the short run. Why? Was this just a cosmic showdown with Job as the pawn? Why does God take […]
Saved by the Bell
Ring a ding ding ding This past Saturday evening, I had the honor of volunteering to ring a Salvation Army bell at the local Walmart. Well, let’s be honest…by honor I mean I left my warm home during overtime of the Sporting KC Championship game to a balmy 19 degrees (12 degrees with windchill) to fulfill […]
Ahhh…the good ole days!
Remember when? All my adult life, I’ve regularly come into contact with people who are longing for the “good ole days.” I meet people who want to go back in time with their: Politics Church Photography Business Sports Children Marriages Finances Looks Standing No matter what you say to convince them otherwise, there is always […]
Jesus came to destroy!
So right and so wrong [quote]If we allow him to go on like this, soon everyone will believe in him. Then the Roman army will come and destroy both our Temple and nation. – John 11:48[/quote] It’s amazing how right and wrong we can be at the same time. In this passage of John (which is quickly […]
It doesn’t have to make sense to be right.
Ol Righttt? In November of 1972 Adriano Celentano and his wife Claudia Mori released a song called Prisencolinensinainciusol. It’s was a song released in Italy for an Italian market, but it was meant to sound American. It wasn’t just the music that sounded American, but the words sound English to the Italian listener too. To an American, […]
Are you in the middle of the GRIND?
Growing your business, art & life is a GRIND! As small business owners and entrepreneurs, we spend so much of our time keeping up. We focus on the next task. We attempt to keep our heads above water. And this is just our business life! Throw in improving our craft – photography, art, writing. Pile on top of […]
The end of the Rockstars…
I hate the term “Rockstar” The use of the term “Rockstar” is one of my pet peeves. I’m sure you’ve heard it tossed around at your local, state or national photography convention. “That guy…he’s a real rockstar!” Maybe it was when the next speaker was introduced, “Please welcome one of the newest photography rockstars…” It’s […]
You know you’re a fighter if…
I’ve now taken 2 extended road trips with my family this year (once to Florida and another to Colorado). Here’s a reality I’m learning as a father to a pre-teen daughter: When stuck in a car for 30+ hours over a few days you will learn a lot of Top 40 songs. I am now […]
