Category: Photography
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Freedom.
So ever since the great news and success of the Promise Ceremony, I’ve felt like I’ve been rushing. Rushing to stay busy and keep the momentum of everything going. But my body, on the other hand, has been like “Nah, Shantel. You need to slow down and rest.” For everything…
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About Last Night…
So on Friday evening, a missions organization in Baltimore, Ywam (Youth With A Mission) Baltimore, hosted a worship session. In this session, unlike anything else I’ve experienced, praises arose from locals and visitors from all over with a spontaneous flow. There was no agenda, no tedious schedule, and no program.…
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Journey to Rest
Despite my busy schedule as a teacher, musician, worship leader, and blogger, I’ve felt a higher calling upon me. A calling to rest. If God rested on the seventh day what makes me think that I’m too dignified to do so? So I’ve decided to take a step back and…
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2018 – Year of the Impossible
Now is the time to expect great things! We’re in a new season. Then he said to me, “This is the word of the Lord to Zerubbabel: Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit, says the Lord of hosts. Zechariah 4:6 ESV We’ve shared in the last post how…
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2017 – My Year in Review
Hey 2017. You’ve been phenomenal. You’ve been incredible. You’ve been kind. What a blast! My 2017 has been filled with leaps, twists, and many turns. I’ve witnessed and encountered many miracles also. Join me as I share my recap! I’ve taken leaps of faith this year from leaving my previous job…
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“Step Out” Faith
How can I continue? How do I go on? Is it safe to move on? Imagine being in the face of a massive sea with your greatest enemies charging at you from behind. Talk about being caught between a rock and a hard place! Moses and the children of Israel were finally free…
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Thankfulness.
“Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise.” Psalm 100:4 As the seasons change, I am reminded of the beauty of fall. The leaves have turned this beautiful, auburn color with golden hues and hints of green. Even the air has felt more crisp and inviting.…
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Be Present
Freedom is where my feet are. Author Unknown 10/10 – Be Present Call You can tell a lot about a person by the way they walk. Some are hurried, eyes straight ahead, feet pounding the concrete as they cross the boulevard. Some are lost in space. Eyes glazed over like…
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Love In Action
This past week my main focus has been on being love. Not focusing only on myself but meditating on others and their needs. being 1a: the quality or state of having existence b(1): something that is conceivable and hence capable of existing (2): something that actually exists (3): the totality of existing things c: …
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The Little Things
Beauty is said to be in the eye of the beholder. What I find to be astonishing are often the things unnoticed. Take a look at some of my favorite little things. Whether it’s a small feather from a bird or the cool breeze of late summer, learn to appreciate…
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