One of my best friends, Ginny Corbett, is hosting her second For The Love Workshop this Fall on a gorgeous ranch in Oregon. This is Ginny's labor of love and significantly changed my life when I was asked to speak at the first one this last February. Although I was one of the two speakers, I felt more like an attendee while I was there. I gleaned so many amazing things from the Lord and from the other people there. I remember that Kasey Boatright told me straight to my face that I was choosing fame and my photography over my husband. The Lord was speaking through her boldness right then. The worship leader poured out prayer over my life and really brought direction to my life, and through all of these people the Lord spoke and told me to stop taking weddings... and that they were taking over my life. I was booking around 45 weddings per year (more than half needed a few days for travel), and almost 5 more sessions per week. I had no life. I chose money over my family and something had to change. I couldn't go on like this for much longer and keep my husband, my friends and my sanity. (to read the full story click HERE)

I announced to everyone there that I was no longer a wedding photographer right after I felt that moment of confirmation, and then a few days later the fear set in. Why would I quit the job that I am extremely successful at and known for? Did I just admit myself into the poor house? 

A few months went by and I secretly started taking a few weddings as a fear crutch and have just this last week officially taken them off my website (If you haven't read my about my sister's miracle on my blog from last week then you need to!). I actually went through a period for about 4 months where I was really doubting that God even existed. I wasn't about to turn all agnostic on you or anything, but I wanted to know that the Voice that I heard in my head wasn't just an emotional response to the week and being tired of having my weekends booked. I NEEDED to know that we moved and stopped taking weddings because we were called to by something bigger than ourselves. My doubt is the reason that I started taking the extra weddings. When the Lord did give me a "sign" and miracle by actually healing my sister a few weeks ago then I do know again that it WAS the Lord that spoke to me. It made my faith stronger and actually made me believe in God on an entirely new level.

 I feel like God has a bigger plan for my life and will use my obedience to do something incredible. I'm not saying that if you go to her workshop then you will leave not doing any photography, no, but you will come away with a fresh perspective on your life and the direction that GOD wants you to go. 

For the Love is a blend of a photography workshop, vacation and christian retreat. You will sing, talk, learn, soak in the beautiful Oregon countryside and come away... changed.  The difference between this workshop and another one is that For The Love is completely based on the Lord and seeking His direction in life. If you are a christian and are looking for a workshop like this then head on over to the website for more information HERE!


It is this November 1-5 at the Big K Lodge in Oregon with The Grey's and Mike Larson teaching it!
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For The Love

October 4, 2010

One of my best friends, Ginny Corbett, is hosting her second For The Love Workshop this Fall on a gorgeous ranch in Oregon. This is Ginny's labor of love and significantly changed my life when I was asked to speak at the first one this last February. Although I was one of the two speakers, I felt more like an attendee while I was there. I gleaned so many amazing things from the Lord and from the other people there. I remember that Kasey Boatright told me straight to my face that I was choosing fame and my photography over my husband. The Lord was speaking through her boldness right then. The worship leader poured out prayer over my life and really brought direction to my life, and through all of these people the Lord spoke and told me to stop taking weddings... and that they were taking over my life. I was booking around 45 weddings per year (more than half needed a few days for travel), and almost 5 more sessions per week. I had no life. I chose money over my family and something had to change. I couldn't go on like this for much longer and keep my husband, my friends and my sanity. (to read the full story click HERE)

I announced to everyone there that I was no longer a wedding photographer right after I felt that moment of confirmation, and then a few days later the fear set in. Why would I quit the job that I am extremely successful at and known for? Did I just admit myself into the poor house? 

A few months went by and I secretly started taking a few weddings as a fear crutch and have just this last week officially taken them off my website (If you haven't read my about my sister's miracle on my blog from last week then you need to!). I actually went through a period for about 4 months where I was really doubting that God even existed. I wasn't about to turn all agnostic on you or anything, but I wanted to know that the Voice that I heard in my head wasn't just an emotional response to the week and being tired of having my weekends booked. I NEEDED to know that we moved and stopped taking weddings because we were called to by something bigger than ourselves. My doubt is the reason that I started taking the extra weddings. When the Lord did give me a "sign" and miracle by actually healing my sister a few weeks ago then I do know again that it WAS the Lord that spoke to me. It made my faith stronger and actually made me believe in God on an entirely new level.

 I feel like God has a bigger plan for my life and will use my obedience to do something incredible. I'm not saying that if you go to her workshop then you will leave not doing any photography, no, but you will come away with a fresh perspective on your life and the direction that GOD wants you to go. 

For the Love is a blend of a photography workshop, vacation and christian retreat. You will sing, talk, learn, soak in the beautiful Oregon countryside and come away... changed.  The difference between this workshop and another one is that For The Love is completely based on the Lord and seeking His direction in life. If you are a christian and are looking for a workshop like this then head on over to the website for more information HERE!


It is this November 1-5 at the Big K Lodge in Oregon with The Grey's and Mike Larson teaching it!
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Comments
Kelly Hornberger:

LOVE IT!! This is an awesome post...love your vulnerability! You are going to ROCK at being a children's photographer...so inspiring!

 (10.04.10 @ 02:24 PM)
Ginny Corbett:

I love it! Wow...thank you for listening to God's voice...constantly supporting me...and being my best friend. You are awesome!

 (10.05.10 @ 08:08 AM)
Jennifer Kent:

Hi! I know of you through Ginny Corbett.

I have struggled in similar ways as you (and I'm probably twice your age! lol) it is STILL difficult for me to know whether a voice is emotions or truly God speaking, or even the enemy leading me away from what God wants for my life.

I love the way this vs reads in The Message


The voice that had been speaking to me for weeks was to give up photography completely. For numerous reasons. I even went so far as to begin selling off my equipment.

However, God is not allowing me to let go of it completely. I'm not exactly sure what He has in mind...completely. I'm just being available and open now.

When I began, I thought it was to gain as much experience as possible to be able to serve in NILMDTS. It still may be what I am supposed to do. I'm not sure that I am ready for this though, but it could be something I'll be brought to in the future.

I'm a worshipper of God, a wife, a mother;homeschooling mother of two children (a teen and a preteen). God, Husband and children definitely come first. It is a full time job to homeschool! Photography has been part time for me, and I'm still asking of the Lord, what is it you want me to do with this? :)

I do know that whatever it is with the photography, it isn't about the money. It's more about touching other's lives for God; for kingdom work. My first passion is worship/leading worship.

Matthew 6:32-34 (The Message)

30-33"If God gives such attention to the appearance of wildflowers—most of which are never even seen—don't you think he'll attend to you, take pride in you, do his best for you? What I'm trying to do here is to get you to relax, to not be so preoccupied with getting, so you can respond to God's giving. People who don't know God and the way he works fuss over these things, but you know both God and how he works. Steep your life in God-reality, God-initiative, God-provisions. Don't worry about missing out. You'll find all your everyday human concerns will be met.

34"Give your entire attention to what God is doing right now, and don't get worked up about what may or may not happen tomorrow. God will help you deal with whatever hard things come up when the time comes.

Thank you for sharing. Blessings, Jenn

 (10.05.10 @ 08:50 AM)
meegan:

LOVE IT! cannot wait till im there and devoting that time to bring business and God together! thank you so much for sharing your story- dont know what to expect but I know its where im supposed to be!

 (10.05.10 @ 10:21 AM)