Still basking in the glow!
I’m still basking in the glow of the workshop. Please, let me share something i think is profound with you! A month or so before we left for the Red rock Adventure a good friend and I had lunch and we had a very interesting conversation. He is a good man and he is always trying to watch out for his friends and his advise is offered in the best of intentions. Here is a replay of our conversation;
The friend; “Do you think that making faith and photography partners in the workshops is a good idea?”
The pilgrim; ” I do. I think that since my daily walk is deeply rooted in my faith, I can’t see doing anything that is not closely tied to that faith.”
The friend; “But think of all the people that it will eliminate from wanting to attend!”
The pilgrim: “Anyone is welcome, i just want to be sure they know that the spiritual aspect is very, very evident, I wouldn’t want someone to be caught by surprise.”
The friend; “You do know some people will choose not to come when they learn what the workshops are all about?”
The pilgrim; “I’m sure that is true, but Christians that want to have fun making images and learning shouldn’t have no place to go that is not in keeping with their faith. We are providing that.”
The friend; “Long term, as a business model, do you think this can work?”
the pilgrim: “That’s not my concern, it’s His! I’m to be obedient to what I believe He has instructed me to do, and I trust Him with the outcome, both as a business, and as a mission. It all belongs to Him, and it’s success or failure is totally in His power. I will accept His will, just as I accept it day to day, in my life”
The friend; “So you’re going to do this anyway?”
The pilgrim; “Until God tells me to stop!”
The results of our obedience at this last workshop were exciting beyond anyone’s imagination. God has honored our committment to be obedient to Him. I’ve learned one incredibly valuable lesson, when God calls and ask us to do anything for Him, there is only one acceptable and wise answer, “Yes Sir!”
Charge on………
the pilgrim
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I pray to be as faithful. Thank you for being bold in your faith.
I could take no other stance with all He has done for me!
A lot of people would have caved in under the pressure to not display their faith as you have to increase attendance and profit.
Matthew 6:24
“No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money.
You are an inspiration as I have been wrestling with the thought of how I can use my hobby of photography to also glorify the Lord. I have not really felt that successful in that area since I have mostly been focusing on the image. I have learned from visiting your site that not every image has to show something religious in it to glorify God. Through your examples and website it has allowed me to see what should have been obvious to a Christian in the first place, it not just one small part, photography, it is the overall manner in which you conduct your life. If you conduct your life as a Christian should it will show in your photography.
Thank you !
I pray that my life reflects my deep love and devotion to Him, my photography, I hope will follow!
Your faith and photography is such an inspiration and I anticipate with great joy the opportunity to experience a His Light workshop later next year. God is leading my wife and I on a grand adventure out west and I have no idea what is in store, but I know God is in control. If we are faithful to Him, in whatever He calls us to do, He will be faithful. My passion for photography is growing, my dependence upon Him is at an all time high, and He seems to be bringing us to a place in the country where both of those elements will grow even greater. Thank you, Bill, for continually seeking God in all you do!
Doug, I pray that your encounter with Him will grow deeper and deeper, and it will bring you ever more joy!
Man, I read stuff like this and it excites me. I love that God has spoken to you directly and you have chosen to respond. I hope I will be able to make one of your workshops this year.
Sonnie, we would love to have you join us, and welcome you into fellowship here!
I can only say that Kingdom of God is like yeast which is small but turns the dough into yeast and thank God for using His faithful servant like in promoting His heavenly presence on earth. Amen!
It is my extreme pleasure to do so, and only though His power!
Faith and Obedience are two sides of a coin and cannot be separated. Pete asked Lord if that is You bid me come to You…. Jesus said come on hot shot (original greek)… Peter really had no option thereafter except to set foot to water. It doesn’t make sense (your bisiness model is there fore disturbing to some) chuckle.
I have the blessed opportunity to work with a pastor here in Guatemala that works with a very difficult set of people and he gives out of his own pocket more that any man I have ever worked with. We have tried to help but find that we cannot on many occasions and I watch as God and olnly God provides when this brother doesn’t know where rent will come from. It happens month after month. Jehovah Jirah shows His hand again and agina. As you say it is His problem to provide for the obedient believer… still it amazes me. In Christ, Dennis McCutcheon