A lot of it this weekend and more a few seconds ago after reading this (you may need to login to Facebook and add brian as friend lol) note. People from the likes of Jeremiah Aja (From Wilmore,With Love, Sarah Spezia (News from the Coast), and more... Celeste, Brian, Buck, Adam and Liza all of whom I was graced by their presence this weekend.
Friday I was able to stop by, the mid-year Sky-Mountain UBER-Nighter and just be completely immersed in the joy of seeing true fellowship among the area Wesleyan Churches. Like Chad Kelley said, "I've been praying for this for years!" It was amazing to see over 250 students come out to an all nighter from all over Nor. CA to come hang out and unite! Jeremiah (Speaker at Camp 2009!) layed out a message of love for anyone to embrace. Truly a gifted speaker who has such a deep passion for Jesus, it seeps from his core and out into any interaction. It's funny because I haven't seen Jeremiah in over 2 years and through blogging and facebook it feels like were just catching up for the past week. Thank you for your encouragement in my hermit experiment. Adam Cappa came all the way out from Indiana to invite all into a personal area of worship with Jesus. It was so nice to see all of the familiar faces.
I was really caught off-guard when a lady I hadn't seen in a few months and I had been catching up and suddenly she says " I really feel like we should pray for these kids right now." I love when Jesus challenges us to be spontaneous in our faith. So we prayed. What an experience.
With the books, work and photography piling up, nights like these are a true escape for me. I'm grateful for each and every interaction I had that night. Sarah and I were able to discuss the aches and pains of adjusting to the college life on her end and the community college life here. It's so refreshing to bounce thoughts and feelings around and get a real time response : D.
Sunday I was even more blessed to attend arcade and here Jeremiah lay out yet another message of the greatest Love ever known. A radical who changed the face of humanity forever. Jesus Christ.
Just this night, I felt completely overwhelmed with this Marketing class and all the work it entails, but Christ is faithful. He is here with me, pushing me forward, whispering "press on..." "keep going..." through various friends and notes. Thank you Jesus.
best,
jL
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Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Thursday, October 9, 2008
I Promised.... Thursday, October 09, 2008
updates. I know I know I've been lagging. The blur of LA, School, work, and the 2008 Nugget BAGOFF have kept me quite busy, but things are returning to normal. This post is all about this guy.
Andrew and I went out the other night and chilled. I decided to mess around with a blur technique I first read about over at CPF.
You all didn't know his V4 C240 could go that fast eh?
We then headed to the local bowl and decided to try painting with my Sb-25s. Check it out.
test shots....
getting there...
close....
were there.
oh yeah...
For the fist two I just had Drew carve around the bowl, while I popped off flashes over a 30s time period. Kind of a rad effect. I then thought I'd try and stop some motion. So we kind of setup a routine of tricks and as you can see in the frame I ran around the deck of the bowl trying to stop light him up. I actually ended up slipping and falling down into the transition because I was running around like a kid in a toy store. For the final two we had a solid routine and it was just a matter of making it in the 30s. Enjoy.
So this is my "night out" lol. Sorry for the delay all, I've been so wrapped up in my responsibilities and work. I've really felt the challenge of keeping close to Jesus through prayer and study. Please pray for me in this area and time management. BIG THANKS TO KATIE KINNEY FOR AN AWESOME WEEKEND IN L.A.!!!!
best,
jL
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Andrew and I went out the other night and chilled. I decided to mess around with a blur technique I first read about over at CPF.
You all didn't know his V4 C240 could go that fast eh?
We then headed to the local bowl and decided to try painting with my Sb-25s. Check it out.
test shots....
getting there...
close....
were there.
oh yeah...
For the fist two I just had Drew carve around the bowl, while I popped off flashes over a 30s time period. Kind of a rad effect. I then thought I'd try and stop some motion. So we kind of setup a routine of tricks and as you can see in the frame I ran around the deck of the bowl trying to stop light him up. I actually ended up slipping and falling down into the transition because I was running around like a kid in a toy store. For the final two we had a solid routine and it was just a matter of making it in the 30s. Enjoy.
So this is my "night out" lol. Sorry for the delay all, I've been so wrapped up in my responsibilities and work. I've really felt the challenge of keeping close to Jesus through prayer and study. Please pray for me in this area and time management. BIG THANKS TO KATIE KINNEY FOR AN AWESOME WEEKEND IN L.A.!!!!
best,
jL
www.onelovephotography.net
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Friday, October 3, 2008
L.A. Friday, October 03, 2008
I made it to L.A. safe and sound today! updates are coming i promise!
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Sunday, September 28, 2008
www.onelovephotography.net Sunday, September 28, 2008
has been updated. check it out here. photos coming soon...
best
-jL
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best
-jL
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Friday, September 26, 2008
The Hermit Got Out Friday, September 26, 2008
A lot of cool things went on in the past few days. It's Emilia's birthday, so if you read this Happy Birthday and if you know her make sure you wish her your best. More to come...
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Saturday, September 20, 2008
It begins.... Saturday, September 20, 2008
the hermit experiment that is. Sarah left this morning and she's the last of my close friends to be gone, so i've decided that i would try an experiment. i'm trying to really redefine myself in these next few months; for the past four years i have really let my relationships control my character and i'm tired of that. so what do i decide to do? the what, why and how... after the tie.
i've decided to become a modified hermit. first let me define hermit to you.
According to Wikipedia-
"Because the life of the Christian hermit, both in ancient and in modern times, is rooted in the Desert Theology of the Old Testament, it is a life entirely given to the praise of God and the love and – through the hermit's penance and prayers – also the service of all humanity. The latter is crucial to the correct understanding of the eremitic vocation, since the Judeo-Christian tradition holds that God created man (i.e. the individual human being) relational,[2] which means that solitude can never be the purpose of any Christian vocation but only a conducive environment for striving after a particular spiritual purpose that forms part of our common human vocation."
i've decided that i should seclude myself from many things that influence me for a few reasons.
1. Christ
2. I've let relationships in the past dicate my character and decisions.
3. Praise for Christ and love for others. I feel that I can better love on others when I can actually control my character.
this list will continue to build as i move through this experience.
for my current friends, this isn't anything personal. i've just been so influenced by you that i need sometime to myself. i think i've told most of you this, if not i'd be happy to sit down and explain it to our specific relationship( i'd hate for this post to be how you've found out.)
the point of this is not to seclude myself for my benefit alone, but in fact it is to better myself in order to love others with a transparent sincerity. a genuine love that doesn't serve my interests but only Christs. i feel like my current efforts have only been in vain, so i've decided to seclude myself(selectively) so that i can know the essence of Christ's character. i want to befriend him completely (as much as humanly possible, Enoch?).
no, i'm not going to sit in my room and just work, study, go to school. i'll interact with people, but it needs to be under some loose guidlines:
1 im interacting to fellowship. ie: to encourage, or study
2 im interacting to help. ie: volunteer
3 im interacting to photograph. ie: show, class assignment.
again these are loose outlines, and i thought i should just put it into words as a guiding force to these next few months. i want all of my interactions to have authenticity.
lastly some pictures for you all. DISCLAIMER: "I DO NOT DRINK, BUT I DO HAVE FRIENDS THAT CHOOSE TO."
FIN!
-jL
www.onelovephotography.net
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i've decided to become a modified hermit. first let me define hermit to you.
According to Wikipedia-
"Because the life of the Christian hermit, both in ancient and in modern times, is rooted in the Desert Theology of the Old Testament, it is a life entirely given to the praise of God and the love and – through the hermit's penance and prayers – also the service of all humanity. The latter is crucial to the correct understanding of the eremitic vocation, since the Judeo-Christian tradition holds that God created man (i.e. the individual human being) relational,[2] which means that solitude can never be the purpose of any Christian vocation but only a conducive environment for striving after a particular spiritual purpose that forms part of our common human vocation."
i've decided that i should seclude myself from many things that influence me for a few reasons.
1. Christ
2. I've let relationships in the past dicate my character and decisions.
3. Praise for Christ and love for others. I feel that I can better love on others when I can actually control my character.
this list will continue to build as i move through this experience.
for my current friends, this isn't anything personal. i've just been so influenced by you that i need sometime to myself. i think i've told most of you this, if not i'd be happy to sit down and explain it to our specific relationship( i'd hate for this post to be how you've found out.)
the point of this is not to seclude myself for my benefit alone, but in fact it is to better myself in order to love others with a transparent sincerity. a genuine love that doesn't serve my interests but only Christs. i feel like my current efforts have only been in vain, so i've decided to seclude myself(selectively) so that i can know the essence of Christ's character. i want to befriend him completely (as much as humanly possible, Enoch?).
no, i'm not going to sit in my room and just work, study, go to school. i'll interact with people, but it needs to be under some loose guidlines:
1 im interacting to fellowship. ie: to encourage, or study
2 im interacting to help. ie: volunteer
3 im interacting to photograph. ie: show, class assignment.
again these are loose outlines, and i thought i should just put it into words as a guiding force to these next few months. i want all of my interactions to have authenticity.
lastly some pictures for you all. DISCLAIMER: "I DO NOT DRINK, BUT I DO HAVE FRIENDS THAT CHOOSE TO."
FIN!
-jL
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Wednesday, September 17, 2008
With the Wind.... Wednesday, September 17, 2008
comes change. it's strange. throughout the past few months a lot of it has been going on. the obvious: going off to college and growing up. through my lurking around on the infamous facebook, i've already begun to see different "people" ( or at least what i can gather from an internet social network ) emerge in their respective places of institution. some good, some questionable and some make my heart ache but i love them all the same and i hope that it is perceived as sincere.
i've also noticed a difference in myself. im very choosy about who i associate with nowadays, and i think it's the best for me at this point. i struggled very much with becoming who i associated with just to please them and now i only define myself by Christ. don't get me wrong. i'm human and i will always fail sometimes. for awhile now i've been defined by my worst moments and i am sick and tired of that. ive also noticed my e-addiction increasing with this new laptop,blog,photos,facebook,e-mails,and so on. i'd appreciate prayer in that area. i want to make sure that i'm still devoting time to my relationship to Christ.
i was able to get together with sarah and celeste yesterday afternoon for some awesome thai food. Siam Thai @ Fruitridge and Franklin. I highly recommend the place. we had great food and great conversation. these two are honestly some my favorite people. they both have a heart for change and love for many. i wish them my best as they leave later this week for UCSB and UCD ; /
FIN!
-jL
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i've also noticed a difference in myself. im very choosy about who i associate with nowadays, and i think it's the best for me at this point. i struggled very much with becoming who i associated with just to please them and now i only define myself by Christ. don't get me wrong. i'm human and i will always fail sometimes. for awhile now i've been defined by my worst moments and i am sick and tired of that. ive also noticed my e-addiction increasing with this new laptop,blog,photos,facebook,e-mails,and so on. i'd appreciate prayer in that area. i want to make sure that i'm still devoting time to my relationship to Christ.
i was able to get together with sarah and celeste yesterday afternoon for some awesome thai food. Siam Thai @ Fruitridge and Franklin. I highly recommend the place. we had great food and great conversation. these two are honestly some my favorite people. they both have a heart for change and love for many. i wish them my best as they leave later this week for UCSB and UCD ; /
FIN!
-jL
www.onelovephotography.net
Read More Here.
