i am a christian
i am a photographer
These two things lived separate in my head for a long time. When it was time to be in my Christian circle all the wheels of faith began to turn. I would get excited thinking about the fact that it is possible for me to know my purpose in life, I got excited to know that there was more than this fallen, broken world. I would feel these things in my heart, and it would affect every aspect of my life.
Until I walked into the world of photography. The world where no opinion is the right opinion because to have one would infringe on the ability to be a journalist. And I understand this, I don't want the newspapers to be overflowing with religious pieces all the time. I want fair news, and balanced news. But I have a faith that extends beyond the news of the day, I am living with the knowledge that there is something better. How can I hold in that knowledge, how do I balance this knowledge with the tolerant and balanced view the media should take? I don't think that I have figure out all the answers to this. In fact I know that there is still much learning to do. But I do know that my prayer is when I am taking photos that my mind will still be fully in love with God and reflecting that in my work. Maybe it means I will work to bring social justice, giving a voice to the voiceless. Maybe I will be highlighting the good in the world. Show little slices of the kingdom breaking through. I
I am ready for this journey.
