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Soles4Souls Blogging Challenge, 50,000 Pairs of Shoes in 50 Days

10 Nov

The only time I really like to jump on the bandwagon is when it is for a good cause.  The blogging groups that I run with are all doing a blogging challenge in conjunction with Soles4Souls in order to raise 50,000 pairs of shoes in 50 days.  All it takes is a $5 donation to 50000shoes.com for 2 pairs of shoes.  This really is a great cause so if you are not able to donate the $5.00 then if you have a chance, just do a blog post about the drive to get the word out.

Check out this list of great bloggers who have picked up the cause.  It is pretty simple, they are trying to get 50,000 pairs of shoes to give to people in need in the next 50 days.  I spent $7 on lunch today, pretty incredible $5 can buy two pairs of shoes.

If nothing else, check out that great list of bloggers.  I am sure there are more, if you are already involved just post your blog in the comments below so we can check it out.

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Encounter at Auburn University on Thursday’s

22 Aug

Encounter at Auburn University on Thursday’s

Last night I went to see Encounter perform at Auburn University, which is part of Grace Campus Ministries. I usually don’t post two similar blog post on my two blogs, but I know I have some readers that only read this blog, and some that only read my photo blog. For photos, see Grace Campus Ministries with Encounter on my photo blog, or see the full gallery here.

Encounter starts each fall semester and meets Thursday nights at 8:30 in the Student Activities Building on the campus of Auburn University. I went in to the photo shoot with a little hesitation not really knowing what to expect, and left thinking, wow, where was something like this when I was in college.

One of the things I love about college students is the electricity, energy, and excitement they bring with them. Their excitement for worship is not something I experienced in college, but it is contagious, and breeds its own energy.

The story of course is not about the band (which really rocks the house), or the leadership staff at Grace, or the lights, but the students. Being able to share the Gospel with them, minister to them in their specific environment and circumstances, and offer them a place of comfort with the Lord is something special.

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Alabama Rural Ministries Building a New Deck

18 Jun

Alabama Rural Ministries Building a New Deck

Today I went to shoot some of the youth working with the Alabama Rural Ministries (ARM), where they were working to build a deck and wheelchair ramp for a house a little ways outside Auburn. I realized when I got there that I had the easy job, to shoot the action.

The rest of the group was digging holes in the ground for a foundation beams and putting up deck supports. The project will be completed by the Alabama Rural Ministries people, the Cornerstone youth were there today to help, and help they did in a big way.

The first image is the daughter of the house who’s cat just had kittens and she was holding one of them in the shade while she watched the workers go about their business. I love the expression on her face. Both the mother and the daughter were the kindest people, they both even put up with me taking their photograph.


Daughter and her kitten

Getting ready to use the hammer

Power saw for cutting wood

You can see the final edit of the shoot here. Photographically, this was one of the best groups of kids I have had a chance to shoot in a while. Everyone was so happy to be there and working and it showed in their faces.

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