Outside the Frame: May 2008

My Mission

As each one has received a gift, minister it to one another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.

-1 Peter 4:10

God has laid in on my heart to visit missionaries and Christian organizations to provide photos and other media needs all around the world. It all started with a conversation I had with a missionary about 5 years ago. He had a photographer come visit him and the photos were amazing, but better yet, the conversation and interest in sparked in me to go and see what his ministry was about was compelling. After that, it just made sense to me that I should be using my artistic abilities to serve God through helping convey the stories of other who are serving Him around the world. My plan is to stay with individuals/organizations for a few days and just keep traveling around to whomever can use my art as long as time allows. My ultimate goal is to bless others with the skills God has given me.

Friday, May 16, 2008

Getting things together

I just booked my flight and purchased my train pass. I held my breath, prayed a little and hoped that I didn't just make a huge mistake. Once my schedule is a little more finalized I will post it on my blog so you know where I'll be while I'm away. So far it looks like this

June 3 - Depart for Leiden (Netherlands)

August 23 - Arrive back in Ft. Lauderdale (good ol' US of A)

my biggest need right now is lots of prayer. I still have a lot to plan out, people and ministries to visit and fit into my 2+ month schedule. But God is good and I am confident that all will work out exactly the way He wants. I'll have much more to post later (this is the boring stuff anyway).