Karen + Dave Engagement Phase 2

A little while ago, I photographed Karen and Dave's outdoor e-session. This is their second session inside the studio. Both are unique in nature, carefree and possess a love for each other that balances out their personalities. Their wedding is scheduled for mid-July 2010.

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Karen + Dave Engagement Phase 2

Concord Revival | Dr. Al. B. Sutton Jr. Delivers an Awesome Message

Tonight I attended my church's (Concord Fortress of Hope) Spring Revival. The guest speaker was Dr. Al B. Sutton, Jr., pastor of the Sixth Avenue Baptist Church, Birmingham, AL. This was the closing service to the revival and he preached to a Sunday morning packed church. His message taken from Hebrews 12: 1-3. The 45-min sermon spoke to all walks of life but the driving point in the message was that if we are going to run this race effectively, we need to let go of the baggage - the sinful stuff - the ungodly stuff that's holding us back from reaching the finish line. God never said that our race/walk here on earth would be easy but if we are obedient to Him and not lean on our own understanding, the finish line isn't so far away. Our existence here on earth should be a meaningful one - one that brings God joy. Dr. Sutton joked about that there are "crops" and "crosses" that we bear. "Crops" are stuff that we bring on ourselves and "crosses" are things that are given to us to bear. We need to clean up our closets and let go of the sinful stuff that's keeping us from pleasing God. All in all, "He Will" take care of the rest.

Dr. Sutton closed out the service by singing a few verses from "I Won't Complain".

Take time out to read this passage of scripture, allow God to open your heart and bring forth understanding. Dr. Sutton surely blessed my heart and shown me some things that I need to focus on.

Till next time...

- Sam

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Concord Revival | Dr. Al. B. Sutton Jr. Delivers an Awesome Message

Dana + Brian | Junction City, KS Wedding Packed With Cheezit's

All of us have something that we turn to for satisfaction. Some rather have a Snicker, some rather have a Coke, and some rather have Red Bull. Well Dana and her bridesmaids always keep a box of Cheez-It's handy. Another unique point about their wedding was that they had twelve bell ringers to announce the bride before she walked down the aisle. This was a first for me.

This is the second posting of photos from Dana and Brian's May 8 wedding in Junction City, KS. Their reception was held in Manhattan, KS. Both give new meaning to "fun" and "spontaneity".

Thank you Dana and Brian for the accommodations and many blessings on your nuptials.

Wedding: St. Xavier Catholic Parish Church
Reception: Purple Wave Event Center

One of the bridesmaids guarding Dana's box of Cheez-It's.

Their special first-time meeting.

Dana having a brief conversation with her father just before walking down the aisle.

Catching a sneak peak while watching the bell-ringers come down the aisle.

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Dana + Brian | Junction City, KS Wedding Packed With Cheezit's