Lenten Photo a Day Practice - Day 28 GRACE

In Western Christian theology, grace has been defined, not as a created substance of any kind, but as "the love and mercy given to us by God because God desires us to have it, not necessarily because of anything we have done to earn it",^[1] "the condescension or benevolence shown by God toward the human race".^[2] It is understood by Christians to be a spontaneous gift from God to people "generous, free and totally unexpected and undeserved"^[3] – that takes the form of divine favor, love, clemency, and a share in the divine life of God.^[4] 

Lenten Photo A Day Project - Day 27 SIGN

Birmingham churches have come and gone but thankfully many have remained but have found different congregations to keep them alive in our changing city. Walker Memorial United Methodist Church in Birmingham's west end neighborhood has become the new home for the House of Restoration Church. A new direction for this beautiful old church.

Lenten Photo a Day Practice - Day 26 CELEBRATE

"Today you are you! That is truer than true. There is no one alive... who is you-er than you!"

Dr. Seuss

For the 40 days of Lent, I will be posting a photo each day using the list from RethinkChurch.org. I've been wanting a project to push my photography. Regardless of your religious beliefs,  I hope you will enjoy my offerings and perhaps some of you might want to join as well. #rethinkchurch #40days

Lenten Photo a Day Practice - Day 25 JOURNEY

"The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step."

 Lao Tzu

For the 40 days of Lent, I will be posting a photo each day using the list from RethinkChurch.org. I've been wanting a project to push my photography. Regardless of your religious beliefs,  I hope you will enjoy my offerings and perhaps some of you might want to join as well. #rethinkchurch #40days

Lenten Photo a Day Practice - Day 24 LOVE

Every summer, graduates of the IPC STAIR program are invited to attend the Summer Learning Program at the Children's Fresh Air Farm for academics, enrichment, fun with a whole lot of love.

Lenten Photo a Day Practice - Day 23 REST

"Laziness is nothing more than resting before you get tired."

Jules Renard

For the 40 days of Lent, I will be posting a photo each day using the list from RethinkChurch.org. I've been wanting a project to push my photography. Regardless of your religious beliefs,  I hope you will enjoy my offerings and perhaps some of you might want to join as well. #rethinkchurch #40days

Lenten Photo a Day Practice - Day 21 JOYFUL

 Independent Presbyterian Church Choir

Psalm 100 "Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands. Serve the Lord with gladness: come before his presence with singing."

For the 40 days of Lent, I will be posting a photo each day using the list from RethinkChurch.org. I've been wanting a project to push my photography. Regardless of your religious beliefs,  I hope you will enjoy my offerings and perhaps some of you might want to join as well. #rethinkchurch #40days

Lenten Photo a Day Project - Day 21 GO

“Perhaps travel cannot prevent bigotry, but by demonstrating that all peoples cry, laugh, eat, worry, and die, it can introduce the idea that if we try and understand each other, we may even become friends.” – Maya Angelou

Lenten Photo a Day Practice - Day 20 AFRAID

The first day of school can be scary, but having big brother along, helps!

Lenten Photo a Day Practice - Day 19 CELEBRATE

I have been honored to photograph these two since they were a few weeks old. Yesterday, they celebrated their BIG 2! Happy Birthday sweet JD and William!

For the 40 days of Lent, I will be posting a photo each day using the list from RethinkChurch.org. I've been wanting a project to push my photography. Regardless of your religious beliefs,  I hope you will enjoy my offerings and perhaps some of you might want to join as well. #rethinkchurch #40days

Lenten Photo a Day Project - Day 18 BELOVED

Beloved - n. a much loved person

For the 40 days of Lent, I will be posting a photo each day using the list from RethinkChurch.org. I've been wanting a project to push my photography. Regardless of your religious beliefs,  I hope you will enjoy my offerings and perhaps some of you might want to join as well. #rethinkchurch #40days

Lenten Photo a Day Project - Day 17 SPEAK

“The world is shaped by two things — stories told and the memories they leave behind.” 
 Vera Nazarian, Dreams of the Compass Rose

A conversation among friends. 

Lenten Photo a Day Project - Day 16 PRESENCE

The presence of one of our most faithful and much loved members is a treasure for all of us.

Lenten Photo a Day Project - Day 15 SEE

I love seeing the stories of the Bible through the eyes of the children at our church. They heard the stories told by a catechist then they act them out as a way to internalize what they have learned. The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd reaches children from 3 years to 4th grade.