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grew up in a Christian home knowing God personally and experiencing Him work in my life. After my parents divorced when I was 13, I moved to Orange County and attended a Christian school, church, bible study and outreaches, but that all changed when I turned 19. I replaced a godly lifestyle with alcoholism, drugs, and multiple men and unfaithful relationships. I lied to everyone, even my closest friends didn't know the amount of alcohol I was drinking daily or the cheating. I had two boyfriends simultaneously, with other relationships as well. My life was filled with lies, anxiety, stress and I continued to drink so that I wouldn't feel bad about the choices I was making. This went on for six years and it lead to my destruction, emptiness, loneliness and shame. I was a shattered, broken, little girl trapped inside a woman’s body. Everything I knew about the Lord was buried deep under the fog of my alcoholism and drugs. One night I stayed home, didn't drink and went to bed, which was very rare for me. I got up to use the restroom at 3am and when I got back into bed, my dad came in to check on me. This was very common for him to do, because most nights I was carried in by my friends after blacking out from drinking. He sat at the foot of my bed, I had my eyes closed as I was lying back down and said "Hi dad". There was no answer. I sat up. There was nobody in my room, but there was an impression on my bed. Something was resting on my feet, where I thought my dad was sitting. Instantly my heart started racing. I began to lay down slowly, when what had been resting on my feet jumped on top of me and covered my mouth, holding me down and hissing. I couldn't move or speak, I tried yelling the name of Jesus, but I couldn't.
I started praying and finally it jumped off me. I knew I had had a demonic encounter. I was tired of the lie I was living and the emptiness in my life, so I fell on my face in prayer asking the Lord to rescue me and to be the Lord of my life. I surrendered my life tha night. Right away I cut off all ties with everything and everyone I was involved with. I started reading my bible every day, going to church, and the Lord was changing my heart and my desires to want to serve Him. It's been 9 years alcohol and drug free, and my life hasn't been the same since. About 3 1/2 years ago, I woke up 3 nights in a row to the sound of my own voice singing an old Christian song that my parents used to listen to when I was little. I've never been woken up to the sound of my own voice, especially me singing. I was not a singer and didn't sing so this was a very weird experience for me and I didn't tell anyone. About a week later someone from church came up to me and told me that the Lord had put it on her heart to give me something. She handed me an application to the School ofWorship with a check for $500, which covered my books and enrollmen fees. I had never heard of the School of Worship but it seemed pretty clear that the Lord was trying to tell me something. If that wasn't enough, another friend was going to England so she gave me her guitar to keep at my house. After enrolling in the SOW, my teacher asked all of us to go around the room and share why we felt called to be there. When it was my turn I told them my crazy story about waking up to my own voice singing 3 nights in a row and that I didn't sing or play any instruments whatsoever, and that someone had given me an application with my tuition payed for and a guitar. So, here I am.
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Disrupting my wedding day fairytale " THIS MOMENT IS PERFECT, LIFE IS PERFECT, AND YOU ARE LIVING A REAL LIFE FAIRYTALE. I' LL BE HONEST, I WAS SNAPPED OUT OF THIS FAIRYTALE A FEW HOURS AFTER OUR CEREMONY."
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B Y KAYTIE GAUS - @KAYTIEMAY_ ou spent every waking hour in the past 6 months planning for this day. You will wear the perfect dress, carry a beautiful bouquet in one hand, while a sparkling ring adorns other, and you will walk anxiously towards your groom who is waiting to make you his wife. As you prepare your way, you stop to think that this moment is perfect, life is perfect, and you are living a real life fairytale. I'll be honest, I was snapped out of this fairytale a few hours after our ceremony. It was late, my husband and I still in our wedding attire, driving around downtown San Diego longer than we should have, struggling to find our hotel for the evening. Once we found our destination, we realized we did not have any cash for valet parking, and we were so eager to get to our room and did not want to detour to find an ATM, so we parked about half a mile from the hotel and we walked. We walked with our luggage in tow and the train of my dress behind me. We felt a sense of relief as we made it to our suite and crashed onto the bed after the exhausting day we had. Then I realized, I forgot my bags! Embarrassed, I told my husband and he went back out in his suit and walked another mile to retrieve my bags from the car. He was exhausted and a little annoyed, as was I. Once I was alone in the room, I scolded myself for not having a better plan for the evening. I should have thought to have cash on me, we should have known that there would be traffic on Saturday night, we should have had someone in the bridal party bring our luggage to the hotel prior.
These little things were disrupting my fairytale! I think the majority of women, myself included, have a fairytale mindset prior to getting married. Not only do we think our wedding is going to be perfect, but we think the life that will follow will also be reflective of Cinderella's. After all, we have always been told we are princesses. We think our men are going to bring us home flowers every night after work, we think that he is going to know the perfect thing to say at the perfect time, and we also think that we are going to be the best wife, with dinner ready on the table every night and a face of makeup on every morning before he wakes up. As our life as one began after our honeymoon, I realized this life was far from a fairytale. We were tired at the end of the day, I struggled to make dinner after work, the laundry seemed to pile up so quickly, and I felt like our expectations of marriage were shaken until I realized this.... My life is not a fairytale. I'm not a princess who sits on a throne with a tiara fixed on my head. I should not expect to constantly be served. In a God formed marriage, I should serve my husband constantly without a second thought and give to him without ceasing. The truth is this, we do live in a fairytale, but it's not one that we star in. It is one in which we serve a Holy King, seated high and mighty. When I re-center and put God as my focus, with my husband following, happiness and love followed. If you reflect on this, the Lord will write the most beautiful love story for you, and you will live happily ever after in the Kingdom of the Lord.
CAN MEN AND WOMEN REALLY BE FRIENDS?
"A S FEMALES, WE TEND TO GET CARRIED AWAY WITH THE “WHAT IFS” OF MALE VS. FEMALE RELATIONSHIPS. A S WOMEN WE CAN SEE MALE ATTENTION, FRIENDSHIPS OR OTHERWISE, AS AN IMMEDIATE INITIATION OF INTEREST. "
Ifriendships n the Christian community mixed gender is a topic that I’ve seen hotly debated B Y PAIGE FERRARI - @RAGGAMUFFINWRITER
relationships. Gigi, the main character, spends the whole movie trying to figure out how to make over and over again. It’s not so much about the guys like her, only to be misguided by the ability of men and women to be friends as it is friendship of a friendly and well-meaning about the appropriateness of male and female bartender. relationships. “If a guy wants to be with a girl, he will make it I understand the validity of calling close male happen, no matter what,” such profound words and female friendships inappropriate. I think there from such a silly movie. is such value in female camaraderie. Women For all my ladies out there who are distracted leaning on other women for this divine friendship and put into limbo of plucking daisies repeating, and community that can only be found by shared “He loves me, he loves me not,” take a stand in struggles and triumphs. setting up boundaries with that male friend. Do However I do see the other side of the coin. I do not wait around in limbo consuming your mind have a handful of guy friends who have done such with the constant back and forth that this dynamic restorative work in my life. These friends taught can cause. me what it looked like to be treated with respect If you believe he is intending something more as a woman and that sometimes it’s ok not to pay than a relationship, look honestly at the words and for a meal or for them to hold the door for me. actions he has taken towards you. If you still feel I never really had that positive male influence in bound in this limbo and he’s not initiating, then my formative years, so it’s understandable that put on your big girl pants and have an honest my perception might be skewed. conversation with him. When we fall in a broken world, our first Set the boundaries in the relationship. Example: example of positive male to female interactions “When you text me every day, I just want you to can be blurred. Mothers and fathers slip short of be aware that it is perceived differently than what what positive gender interactions look like. you may be intending.” That negative influence can play out in our With healthy boundaries between these types of relationships where we are most vulnerable. relationships, positive community can flourish When appropriately set up with boundaries, I and friendships can grow. It’s up to us women to think male and female friendships can be healing be strong and bold in asserting boundaries when and positive! we feel mislead. But also giving grace to our As females, we tend to get carried away with Christian brothers as they learn to navigate the “what ifs” of male vs. female relationships. As friendships and relationships, just as we do women we can see male attention, friendships or ourselves. otherwise, as an immediate initiation of interest. “You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be I take a lesson from the beloved chick flick, free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the “He’s Just Not That Into You” the guilty pleasure flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love.” of looking at the multifaceted dynamic of modern Galatians 5:13
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On any given day you can likely find Luke & Tracey Breton van Groll somewhere near the beach, drinking coffee and dreaming about their next creative project. After moving to Los Angeles from Seattle one year ago, the married couple is settled into their west LA home. They also had their first baby this year, and launched a new church plant in Hollywood (Zoe Church Los Angeles) where they are the Worship Pastors. Previously, the adventurous Northwest couple left their hometown, families, friends and home church to embark on their new mission to plant a church in Hollywood. Luke and Tracey were the worship pastors at their home church for 5 years before starting this new project. They have a lot on their plate, and they don't plan to slow down anytime soon. Luke, a songwriter and record producer, is releasing his first worship record as a solo artist, titled 'Praising God' in Spring 2016. I got a chance to catch up with the Breton van Groll's. I had the privilege to hear the heart behind their music and their ministry, and about their new life in LA. ANGELIC: What's your favorite LA Coffee?
Luke: Two Guns in El Segundo & Paramount Coffee in West Hollywood Tracy: Groundwork in Venice ANGELIC: What's the biggest difference between the Northwest and LA for you guys? Luke: Los Angeles traffic is crazy; the weather is consistently warm and the pace of life. Don't get me wrong I love the grey and grunge of the northwest for creativities sake. And we have two NBA teams vs. none, thank God! ANGELIC: Why did you choose LA? Tracy: Luke and I have always loved LA but it was never really a thought that we would end up living here until about 2 years ago. We really felt like God was calling to help reach a city that needs hope. God had put LA in the heart of our pastors Chad and Julia Veach (Zoe Senior Pastor's) and we had really felt the same way. Luke: It was crazy because we were not looking to leave the NW so when we started to sense that God was calling us to LA, it was an easy decision in that aspect. ANGELIC: How long have you two been married and how did you meet? Luke: Almost 5 years. We were high school sweethearts.
ANGELIC: Tell me about your album. Luke: "Praising God" is my first solo worship record. I had done 5 church worship albums in Seattle, but this will be the first album I will release as a solo artist. I recorded it here at a studio in LA with some of my best friends. The heart behind the title is simple. It says in Psalm 150, let everything that has breath Praise the Lord! Tracey and I really believe that no matter what circumstance we are in, we are called to praise God! More than a feeling or seeking to get something for us out of worship, we really want to just Praise God for who He is and what He's done. A result is that God inhabits the praises of His people. When we praise, He is there and when He is there we benefit. There is fullness of Joy in the presence of God. ANGELIC: What is the sound of the album? Luke: The goal of record was to be ambient yet still be easy to play in a church setting. I love church. And I love music. I believe the most creative and inspiring music should come out of the church. We are made in the image of a Creative God.
A letter to my unborn daughter. Beautiful.
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B Y JESSE ANAYA don’t want with this word to be said in vain. I don’t want it to be spoke with an ordinary tone that diminishes its meaning. I don’t want to be said by just any guy, but only by the one who will deserve to tell you. Because it’s meant to be said on Valentine’s night. It’s meant to be said when he sees you for the first time in your white dress. It’s meant to be said when you have no makeup on and it’s just you and him making breakfast. I don’t want it to be said just so he can crawl into your heart. I don’t want it to be said so he can awaken your love with no intention of staying. Because it’s meant to be said in hand written notes. It’s meant to be said when he tells his mom about you. It’s meant to be said when he tells his little girl she looks just like you. I want it to be said so you can know how lovely you are. I want it to be said so you will know that it’s true. I want it to be said so you won’t have to question it. You are beautiful. Forever, and always.
To the One Who Thinks She'll Always be a Little Heartbroken
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B Y CLARE TUCKER - @PRODIGALDAUGHTERS ad relationship or no relationship were the options of which I knew, and there was a gaping hole right in the center of my saddest of all the broken hearts. Cheating and lying were traits that became expected visitors. Feeling unworthy of love but having so much to give can rip you to shreds inside. So, how do we know when it is time to conquer the brokenness and love again? When God decided to love us the way he does, it absolutely diminished the capacity of any love that anyone else could ever give us. No one can compare, which to me takes an immense amount of expectation off of the world whom is so hard to please and so quick to break hearts. When you know this love, the desire for any other love fades away. This is amazing. When we forget about the world, we can refocus our eyes to the one who paid for us in blood. We can refocus on seeing ourselves as perfect and precious because we feel the pieces of our heart being slowly glued back together. And don’t fool yourself into believing a man has the ability to do this for you. Maybe he made you feel better for the moment by telling you that you were beautiful, sexy, amazing, smart, funny and everything he ever dreamed of... maybe he even said he loved you. But then he left. And he didn't explain why, or maybe he did but you still cried your eyes out and wondered if it’d always hurt this much to breathe or get out of bed. What you will find looking back is that throughout all of the deception, confusion and heartbreak there’s a constant. God's love… Agape… I-sent-down-my-Son-and-watched-Him-getslaughtered-for-you kind of love. He gave me this and I didn't even love Him back. I didn't recognize His arms around me while He held me so tight and wept for my soul. I shunned His calling on my life and traded a Kingdom for mere rags, shame and hatred. He still didn't leave me. Instead, He sent a circle of safety to protect me when it would’ve been easier and more logical to just let me go and move on. What man could ever do that? So now, not only do I not look for that in this world, I won't expect it even when I find the best man I think God could give me. I'll accept his human love and I'll grant God the authority over our relationship.
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STILL CRIED YOUR EYES OUT AND WONDERED IF IT’D ALWAYS HURT THIS MUCH TO BREATHE OR GET OUT OF BED. "
Never again will I be damaged and hurt in the name of Jesus who is Love. I'll forgive and show compassion and respect even when this man slips up or fails to love me perfectly, because God provides the love that fills all the spaces the world can't. I've exhausted all the options before. I've tried all the other methods of obtaining love and acceptance and no degradation was too low for me during that long season of desperation and darkness when the enemy drug me along by a chain and I didn't care where we ended up. God cared enough to overflow on my part because I was unable and His Son Jesus experienced the same degradation and darkness as I did. He understands and that's how He loves. He comes down and meets us in the hell we walk in, instills His light and pours out grace and mercy so we can show the next tortured heart that change is free and real. Love is not compliments, sex, gifts, money, proposals, ‘Woman Crush Wednesday’ posts or ‘Good Morning Beautiful’ texts. Love is Jesus and Jesus gave His life without a single thought of what He wanted. Love goes beyond all those other things (which I totally enjoy but that’s beside the point). Despite the fact that we can never love one another the way God so loves us, I want to give earthly love a fighting chance because He gave for me. I am not bound to my unfortunate history. Since God loves me more than I could dream of, I am ready to love again here and now. I'm willing to be vulnerable because I see myself in His eyes. I know who I am in Jesus and feel so worthy to add value to another human being, producing fruit and hope for the Kingdom of Heaven. What a crazy transformation of a heart. I won’t look to my man to validate what God has already called on for Heaven's gain. That takes so much pressure off of this man to be able to love me in the way he CAN and God has already taken care of the rest. Fill the world with Love, and start with your unbroken heart.
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was fifteen, desperate for the approval of others, and controlled by all the numbers in my life: the number of my weight on the scale, the number of the scores on my tests, and the number of likes I got on social media. The pursuit of unattainable perfection had left me broken and empty, struggling for years with an eating disorder and anxiety. On a snowy West Virginia day just over six years ago, the Lord opened my eyes to His goodness and love for the first time. I learned that because of what Jesus did for us on the Cross, I didn’t have to earn God’s approval. And that no matter how many times I mess up, His grace is always enough to cover it. Because of His love, I am free to love others for who they are—not for the approval they may or may not give me. Because of His love, my worth stays the same – regardless of if I have 5 or 5 million followers on Instagram. Because of His love, I can see my body as an instrument, and not an ornament -- and I am free from an eating disorder! Because of His love, I am free from people pleasing because He is pleased with me… not because of what I’ve done or not done, but because of what Jesus has done for us.
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ANGELICTESTIMONY "NO MATTER HOW MANY AUDITIONS I GO ON, I NEVER KNOW WHEN MY NEXT JOB WILL BE. BUT I TRUST THAT GOD WILL PROVIDE. HE ALWAYS DOES. "
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ho knew that the awkward, painfully shy girl would end up entertaining on the big screen one day? Then if you really want to create the ultimate nightmare for an already shy kid, throw some bullies in the mix. My mother would tell me she didn’t know why this was happening, but that God was preparing me for something, and everything would be alright. God had me. The times of being bullied, to the times of confronting the bullies, to the times of finding out that my so called friends were really ‘frenemies’, to dating relationships (Lord knows I need a lot of help with that one ha), and all the disappointments that come with life, God had me. From childhood to now, three words echoed in the midst of my hurt and chaos: “God had me”. The film and television world can be a very cruel and discouraging industry. Sometimes you’re going against a few hundred people for the same role. Before every audition my mom and I pray. Honestly, that’s one of my favorite parts of the process. There are countless rejections and at times you just don’t seem enough. I’m here to tell you, Jesus says that we are enough! I’ve been so incredibly blessed to live my dream and be a “working actress” and so thankful to work with an agency that shares the same beliefs and ideals that I do. I am surrounded by an incredible strong support system of friends and family whom not only encourages and uplifts me, but helps me keep my head on straight. I’ve been studying this craft and chasing this dream since 2009, and I know that God is pre- paring me step by step for this journey. But sometimes, I still feel discouraged. I often pray ask- ing “Jesus, is this where you want me? Please put YOUR desires in my heart. Please direct me where YOU want me. Help me to have an open heart and a listening ear and the obedience to endure.” One verse kept resurfacing in my mind, “Take delight in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart”. Psalms 37:4 is a comfort to me, even in the times of feeling discouraged and defeated. There’s no guarantee that you’ll ever book a job, or know when the next job will be. You can be booked for a job and have it fall through. This is where faith comes into play. No matter how many auditions I go on, I never know when my next job will be. But I trust that God will provide. He always does. The coolest thing happened while I was recently on set for a film. During a break, a young man came up to me with the biggest smile on his face and told me a group of people were all sharing testimonies , would I would like to join? A group huddling around on a film set sharing testimonies of what Jesus was doing in their lives and how they all felt like He was leading them to be a light in this industry is so very rare. It’s important for me to meditate on God’s word and listen to what it is He is telling me. Walking in God’s grace, I’m humbled daily. I don’t know what my future holds, but I know who holds my future. God had me. God has me. God will have me forever.
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SADA K. KANSAS CITY SADAKMUSIC.COM ARTIST INTERVIEW BY EMILY THOMAS
Sada K. is a singer/songwriter born and raised in Kansas City to now living life in L.A. “I love writing and singing songs that can speak to people’s hearts,” she said. She’s a hope-giver and a story-teller and her music allows her to passionately walk in those callings. What brought you to music in the beginning? I’ve sang in church since I was three years old. Music is a beautiful and powerful way to connect to people instantly. And I take that connection as a responsibility. I remember seeing my mother sing in the choir as a child and I remember feeling so inspired. I’ve carried that inspiration throughout my entire life. Who is your audience? I’m really thankful to have a wide audience. I never put a target audience in mind when I’m writing and recording. The main objective is to always have a message and whoever the message is for, they usually gravitate to it. I’ve had parents send videos of their children singing my songs, teenagers dancing to my songs, young adults enjoying it and grandparents rocking to it too. If there was one word to describe your journey in music what would it be and why? GROWTH. I’ve grown into my own and I know who I am and who I hope to be as an artist. I’ve grown in confidence and have been able to truly seek God about my purpose and journey. How have you used what you do to tell your story? Well, my album is called Long Story Short so I’m really into story-telling. I chose to create an album that takes the listener on a journey. It has four interludes and ten songs and shares about the ups and downs of life, my faith and the hope that I carry with me along this journey. What do you have planned for 2016? I’m working on a new EP that I’m really excited about. I’ve also been working on the media side of things as well in radio and television. You can catch me on TBN’s JUCE TV network, hosting and interviewing some of today’s great musicians and entertainers.
CHRIS HOUSE PHOTOGRAPHER "I WAS THINKING OF WAYS TO KILL MYSELF. ONE DAY I DECIDED TO START GOING TO A COLLEGE BIBLE STUDY. THERE, I FOUND JESUS "
PICTURED ABOVE, CHRIS HOUSE. PHOTO BY EVAN 5PS.
ATLANTA 1. Best part about living in ATL? Atlanta is a unique city unlike any other. It's a melting pot of cultures, traditions, art, food and even music. That being said, I love that the city is constantly growing. There's so much opportunity in Atlanta both creatively and geographically. Everyone in Atlanta loves the culture here and wants to see it explode. 2. Why do you choose Jesus? I grew up in the church, so I've been around Christianity all my life. I've participated in camps, events and been on worship teams in my short 22 years of life. Around 7th grade I started spiraling down into depression and suicidal thoughts. A lot of times culture tells guys to bury your feelings, your pain and put on a good manly face. Fast forward to high school, I was able to hide that I was depressed. I started saying I believed in Jesus, but I didn't want to follow Him. Once I entered college, I came face to face with all my issues again. Except this time I really didn't have a church or Christian events to hide my issues. Growing up my parents always encouraged me to be honest with Jesus, He already knows your heart, so why hide things? At this point in time I was thinking of ways to kill myself. One day I decided to start going to a college bible study. There, I found Jesus again, in all his beauty, grace and mercy, seeking me even when I had ran from Him. Throughout the past few years since that, I've seen Jesus help me through my problems. Whenever I read the gospel I see the freedom and love Jesus had and freely gave to others. Jesus has constantly been drawing all of us to His goodness (including myself). I've seen His goodness and wholeness in my life. How could I not choose him!?
3. What is your vision for seeing the Atlanta united for Jesus? I want to see cultural influencers that live in the world and are not of it show people how to live life. I dream of seeing artists that one, love Jesus, and two, are so good, their impact literally changes the course ofAtlanta. For too long the church has decided to be counter cultural rather than culture influencing. All that being said, I really want to see people living the life of Jesus in every aspect of their lives. 4. Best part about being a photographer? You get to see the world and then show it through your perspective. You get to see things that many don't get to see and you get to create according to your vision. So honestly, I'd have to say that bringing visions to life is the best and most fulfilling part. 5. If you could photograph 1 person in the world, who would it be and why? It would have to be John M. Perkins. He was a civil rights leader that brought the gospel into all of what he did in politics. He has some insane stories to tell and I'd like to be able to capture his story photographically.
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HALEY CHRISTINE WENATCHEE, WA PHOTOGRAPHER
"HE HAS MADE MY DREAMS BECOME REALITY AND HE HAS FULFILLED HIS
PROMISES TO ME AS WELL AS MAKING THE DESIRES OF MY HEART COME TRUE. "
1. Best part about living in the Pacific Northwest? I would have to say, the different seasons as well as the beautiful mountains & forests. It makes my job even more fun when I get to travel to all these beautiful locations that happen to be near by and photograph in all four seasons. 2. Why do you choose Jesus? I choose Jesus because I would be lost without Him and my life would be a complete mess. He fixes things that are broken in my life. I wouldn’t be able to count all of the times He has helped me in my life and whenever I have fallen down, He has always helped me get right back up. He truly is my best friend and the one who has never left my side. He has made my dreams become reality and He has fulfilled His promises to me as well as making the desires of my heart come true. 3. What is your vision for seeing the PNW united for Jesus? My vision for seeing the PNW united for Jesus is that others can come together, go on photo adventures, help each other, learn from each other and grow in their walk with Christ. 4. Best part about being a photographer? The best part about being a photographer is capturing the incredible range of love and emotion in the people I photograph and bringing a smile to their face. Also making them feel good about themselves as well as capturing beautiful moments on film. 5. How does Jesus influence you as an artist/photographer? From the very start I made it my mission to glorify Him with my photography, to shine bright for Him by using the gift of photography as a tool to reach others through photographs. Some people travel and do mission work or other things in that matter, but I have always felt like photography is my mission field. I get to reach out to so many people by either photographing them or just meeting them in person. It makes my job that more important and to know I have a purpose.
VALENTINE'S DAY: WHAT IS LOVE? WHAT IS GOD'S DEFINITON OF LOVE?
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B Y KAREN HIGUERA t’s February and that means romance is in the air. Love is all around us and if we aren’t already in love, we want to fall in love. It’s easy to get swept up in it all. But let’s look at God’s definition of love and take it from there. 1 Corinthian’s 13:4-8 Tells us 4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7 It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.8 Love never fails. I heard a strategy recently that I want to pass on. Many of us may be just itching to fall in love but wondering, is he or she right for me? Will we stand the test of time? I’ve been praying, but I’m still just not sure he or she is the one. Try this and see if it helps. Each time the word “love” is mentioned in the scriptures above switch it out for the name of your significant or potential significant other. Example: John is patient, John is kind… If you can read through the verse and it is truthful, then it sounds like your partner truly knows what love is and how to embody it. If you’re reciting the verse with your significant other’s name and it just isn’t reading right, then you know there is a problem. But don’t stop there. Replace love with your name or “I”. Example “I, Karen, am patient, I am kind…” Then think to yourself, are you embodying the true meaning of Christ’s love? Did it ring true or sound completely off? If this Valentine’s Day you’re seeking love, make sure you’re showing love. And if you’ve already found love, re-evaluate yourself and make sure you’re giving the love you’d like to receive.
ALL OF THE ABOVE WHEN MAKING A DECISION IN LIFE,
HOW DO YOU KNOW WHICH IS THE RIGHT ONE?
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did something recently that I haven’t done in years. I took a multiple choice test. As I was debating which answer could be true, I thought back to high school when I took these tests frequently. The instructions say "Choose the best possible answer". Having to choose the best possible answer made me think of how we choose Jesus in our lives. We have several avenues that we can take in life. Answer A,B, C, or D. Maybe even an E, F, or G sometimes. Knowing that He is the best possible answer, Jesus has still loved us enough to give us free will over which answer we will choose. Certain answers we know right off the bat that they aren't what will make us most fulfilled in life. Other answers aren't so easily identifiable as unwise. The enemy wants to lead us away from the path that God has chosen for our lives. Certain answers to our life multiple choice question may even have a glimpse of what God has planned, but still not be the best possible answer. The enemy would love to lead us astray with a glimmer of truth rather than have us reach our full God-given potential: our best possible answer. When taking multiple choice tests in the past I always heard that if you don’t know the answer, pick C. I found myself blindly trusting this statistic more times than I like to admit. Now, when faced with a life question and I’m unsure of the answer I look for Jesus in the multiple choice. Which one shows the most Jesus in the answer? It’s not always the most obvious answer, or one that we would normally pick. To reach our best possible answer, Jesus will show us facets of life that we never thought possible for ourselves. Proverbs 16:9 says “A man’s heart plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps.” Jesus knows what we desire in life, and knows every inch of our hearts. More importantly, He knows exactly how to lead us there. Trusting Him as our guiding light in this ever more confusing world is the only way to reach the best possible choice. Other choices may be flat out wrong while some may have no outwardly appearance of negativity. The only way to make the best possible choice is to A.) Trust Jesus more. B.) Love Jesus more. C.)Follow Jesus more. D.) All of the above. You’ll always have the right answer.
PHOTOGRAPHER SPOTLIGHT
CHELSEE TELEHA - EAST PALESTINE, OH "I KNOW THE LORD IS THERE, WATCHING OVER ME. THE LORD IS TAKING CARE OF MY MOTHER UP IN THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN." 1. How did you get into photography? My photography journey initially started out as a simple quest to just be like the rest of my friends. They all had digital cameras back when we were in 7th grade, and I wanted one too. My dad finally budged and got me a camera, and shortly I realized I could have way more fun than just taking selfies of me and my friends. I started charging for senior portraits when I was a junior in high school, then established my business after I graduated. My next goal in my photography journey is to start creating a more lifestyle and journalistic feel to my senior sessions. I started out loving candid photos so much and I’d love to get back to my roots. 2. Best part about living in Ohio? I’m only 5 miles from the OH/PA border, and it’s great to not be in the boring and flat part of Ohio! I’m close to the Appalachians so it’s just the right amount of hilliness. Another cool part about where I live is being in the Rust Belt. It is a region in the US that spans from New York through the Midwest that once thrived on factories and steel mills. It was a big industrial hub because of how close the region was to the Great Lakes and rivers.
3. How does Jesus influence you? I believe in God in a different sense than the traditional Catholic values I was raised with. But one thing's for sure, I know the Lord is there, watching over me. The Lord is taking care of my mother up in the Kingdom of Heaven. I lost my mother when I was 8, and I know that she is looking down on me and is proud of my art and my photography journey. My dad and my family members will always comment on when I do or say something or dress a certain way, and they'll say "Oh Chelsee, you are just like your mom!" and I think that is God's way of connecting my mother's soul to me. 4. If you could photograph, who would it be and why? anessa Carlton is without a doubt one of my biggest inspirations, and I would adore photographing her someday. The musical journey that she has embarked on ever since she started music in the late 90s has been so dynamic, powerful, and ever changing. She is truly inspirational.
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