Simple Truth

Thanks to a great group of volunteers and workers we were able to present Streets of Bethlehem to the community of Salinas. People come from far and wide each year to experience this wonderful presentation of the birth of Jesus. This year went pretty well and we were able to share the Gospel with all who passed through the gates.

This year we made a few changes and one of those was to have Jesus the grown adult come out at the end of the presentation and talk to the crowd about the rest of His story. It was a great addition to the story and we wondered why it took us so long to add such an integral part to the story.

I was working on putting together a recap video to show in church on Sunday and when I came across this picture it really struck me in a powerful way.

It got me to thinking about what it would have been like to listen to Jesus talk in person. People came from far and wide just to be near him and hear his voice. He wasn't flashy but simply spoke the truth in authority and love. There was nothing special about his appearance but people were still drawn to him. I wonder what it would have been like.

Simple Truth. That seems like an interesting concept in our culture and time. I think sometimes we get lost in everything the world has to offer. Even as Christians we get lost in all the church has to offer. Often we get lost in doing church and lose sight of what drew us there at the core. So many people have an undying love for things of this world: Sports teams, musical groups and even other people. Jeus offers us a dying love that reaches through the years to come straight to our hearts. I hope that we (I) can remember to keep that in focus and appreciate what a splendid gift we have been given. The great thing is that we are called to be "regifters" of this amazing love. Who are you going to share it with?

Here is the recap video.

Procrastinators Special: Family Portraits

Hey all you procrastinators out there. If you have you been thinking about having a family portrait and Christmas card sent out this year there is still time, but it is running short. As a recovering member of the NAPPA (National Association of Professional Procrastinators of America) I want to extend an invitation to all those out there who have been thinking of having their family portrait done before the year is over.

I am offering a special package to help you spend the happy smiles of your family to all your friends and family who are curious what you have been up to and see how much you have grown over the past year.



The Procrastinator's Special includes:

~One hour family photo session.
~Custom editing and retouching of your images.
~A CD of images available for you to print or share as you see fit.
~A custom Christmas Card Website that you can share with all of your friends and family digitally.

*Additional prints and specialty items can be ordered but I cannot guarantee delivery prior to Christmas.



Here is a sample "Christmas Card Website":





All this for the Special price of $150. This is a very limited time offer and you need to make schedule a photo session by December 17th in order to guarantee delivery by Christmas.

If you have any questions feel free to give me a call or email.

Broom Family Portrait

Here in California we have been very cold often dipping below 40 degrees! Of course I talked to mom today and the high there was nine! I guess that is something to look forward to as we will be heading back for Christmas later this month. Hopefully it heats up by then.

It is getting colder everyday and that means Christmas is getting closer. That means it is Christmas card season. I had the opportunity to shoot some portraits with the Broom ladies over the Thanksgiving break and wanted to post a couple samples to share with you all. I don't want to share all of them because you should be patient and wait for their Christmas card to come out later this month.

Here are a couple images to warm you eyes on this cool winter day.