another epic story moves from this life into eternity
"We do not grieve as those who have no hope" - 1 Thessalonians 4
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Reality, truth, impression, photography, story, spirit
Wake Forest, North Carolina is a beautiful community. However, with new development under way, I am concerned that the “forest” part of our name is at risk. Cut any more trees down and we will be reduced to “Wake Woods”, “Wake Trees”, or – eventually – just “Wake.” One collateral consequence has been the family…
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What gifts would you ask of the magi?
The wise still follow the star
It’s time to grab 2021 with both hands! (10 questions to get started)
"at the front end of a new adventure..."
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Irrepressible life! (a.k.a. “2020 in 100-plus photos”)
Out of his fullness we have all received grace in place of grace already given. – John 1:16 Well, this is a large collection of photographs! Or, to put it a better way, “This is evidence of a lot of life!” My first thought was, “No way, Derek. Reduce this to only three or four images per…
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Wishing for 2021? or living in the endless possibility that is always “today”?
Monday December 28: The countdown to the end of 2020 now stands at “4” There is a lot of enthusiasm out there to see the year 2020 take it’s long-anticipated spot in the review mirror. I get that, but I also believe a posture of looking for the next best thing is seldom beneficial, because…
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The “Boxing Day” Tradition
Ever since I was a child, the annual “Boxing Day” lunch has been hands down my favorite feast of the year. That’s right, it even (although only just) beats out Thanksgiving. Of course a lot of this has to do with tradition. Boxing Day has been a family favorite my whole life. I didn’t observed…
Almost There! Entering into the Christmas story as grateful participants
Mary got ready and hurried to a town in the hill country of Judea, where she entered Zechariah’s home and greeted Elizabeth. When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit… [Elizabeth said] “As soon as the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the baby in…
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A story that can’t be held in one frame #Nativity
It’s obvious I enjoy photography. I especially love how – once in a while – a single image captured in a fraction of a second can tell a complete story. Typically, though, life is too rich and nuanced to be told in one frame. That’s where words help. Then there are video segments, sound bites,…
Clearing a path for God (this may involve a chainsaw!)
I have a story. It came to mind when I was teaching this past weekend and I think it’s really applicable to where we are here in early December, looking forward and “preparing the way” for Christmas. I’m not going to use names, and I don’t want to suggest anyone has reason to be concerned…
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