This is one of those images that I just keep revisiting, thinking of ways to make it better or different. One of the other digital darkroom programs I use is Adobe Photoshop Lightroom. Sometimes, just working in another program helps me see things differently. Approaching this image from a fresh perspective, I processed it in [...]
Archive for January, 2008
Perspective
Posted in Bible, perspective on January 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
The Creator Within
Posted in God's attributes, creativity on January 25, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
One of the tools I use in my photography workflow is Adobe Photoshop, which allows me to manipulate an image to my heart’s content. This particular image, Horses of Fire, actually began as a nighttime exposure of the “Mustangs of Las Colinas” in Irving, Texas. Since I thought the original was rather lackluster, I decided [...]
Seasons
Posted in sanctification, seasons, trials on January 21, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Not being able to get out to do any shooting lately, I decided to sit down on this cold, rainy day and go through some images from last year. This one, named Backlit Tulips, is one of my favorites from my most favorite season—spring.
Summer is great for swimming—if you have a pool and don’t mind [...]
Free in Christ
Posted in freedom, sin on January 17, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
This is Sona, the fictitious Panamanian prison in the hit television series “Prison Break.” The set is just north of downtown Fort Worth, but standing behind the bars around the “yard,” it sure looks real. In the show, most of the inmates basically have no hope of release or escape, and it’s every man for [...]
My Daily Bread
Posted in Bible, nourishment, spiritual health on January 14, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
OK. I admit it. I’m a little bit of a health “nut.” Now, I don’t mean to the point of being a vegan, but I do try to exercise regularly, eat healthfully, take vitamin supplements, get plenty of rest, and avoid harmful substances like tobacco and alcohol in order to look and feel my best. [...]
A New Beginning
Posted in Uncategorized on January 12, 2008 | 1 Comment »
I’m in the process of revamping my blog to better communicate my walk with Christ through my photography. Please stay tuned for some exciting changes! -John

Sleepless in America
Posted in cultural issues, radio commentaries, rest, sleep on January 31, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
In this entry, I want to share with you a transcript of a commentary on a problem that permeates our American culture, and Christians are not excluded: Sleep deprivation.
The following commentary was delivered by Mark Earley, President of Prison Fellowship Ministries, on the January 16, 2008, edition of Break Point.
Sleepless in AmericaAnd That’s No [...]
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