I was recently contacted by local photographer Ellie Kurz of Dearly Loved Photography to do a head shot session. It was definitely awkward being photographed but Ellie made me feel so comfortable and at ease. Guess I know how Beyonce feels! Hahaha!!
Check out some of the shots from the session:
Sunday, August 26, 2012
Photo Session
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Saturday, August 18, 2012
Cornerstone
Besides being a teacher, the other thing I really wanted to do with my life was be a singer. Like a famous singer. Touring. Performing.
That didn't happen.
I think one reason I wanted to be a singer is because music really connects to my soul. When a song speaks to an exact situation I'm going through, the tears well up. Other times, it will bubble up energy and joy inside of me that I can't contain and end up dancing around my room.
Music is also one of the strongest ways I connect with God. When I don't know what to pray, it is music I turn to to draw me closer to Him.
One of my favorites is Hillsong. Their new album, Cornerstone, came out this summer. It is their 21st live recording and it does not not disappoint! Interestingly, the title track, Cornerstone, was written out of response to a horrendous tragedy that took place in Norway last summer.
In a day and age when earthquakes and fires are rampant and people can't even go to the movies for fear of their life, it's so reassuring that Christ is the ultimate cornerstone. The title track, Cornerstone, reiterates this when it says:
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