share ~ june 27.

It makes sense to me to post these links on Saturdays since I collect them throughout the week, but last week my children attended VBS.  And you know what that means… a schedule that goes all topsy turvy for a few days!

We attend a VBS at a nearby church, but not our regular church since our home church no longer offers daytime VBS.  Maybe its nostalgia or maybe there’s a shred of truth in it, but there is something quite special about daytime VBS.  I am very grateful to this nearby church who pours their hearts and resources into making the week so special for children.  Their bible teaching has been solid over the past couple of years, and their creativity and energy makes for one extremely exciting week.

So, this post comes a couple of days late.  It was an uneventful photography week too… unless you count creating passport photos exciting and artistic… I didn’t think so!  Here are a few things I came across over the past few days…

Lunar Eclipse ~ Dave Forney at The Forney Flyer is an MAF pilot in Indonesia and an amazing photographer!  And these shots of the recent lunar eclipse are beautiful.  I especially love how he threw in his technical analysis of shooting in these conditions.  As a newcomer to manual photography, I found this very helpful.

Third World Symphony ~ new music from Shaun Groves… a musician, songwriter, and a passionate advocate for the release of children all over the world from poverty and injustice into the hope of Christ !  You can listen to the entire CD here.  Wow, thanks Shaun!  The release date is later in summer (I think!), but you can listen to it online now.

5 Ways Blogging Can Make You A Better Person ~ a post from about a month back and interesting read if you’re into the whole blogging thing.

ePassport Photo ~ a site where you can resize your passport photos to government specifications… for FREE!  This is going to come in handy when I have to do another round of passport/visa photos for our fall trip to Uganda.

think. taste. create. give.

A few posts from the past week that challenged me to Think, Taste, Create, or Give…

THINK.

Love and Prayer and Grace ~ a touching and challenging post on the difficulties sometimes encountered in adult friendships.  I’ve been going through one of these, so I found great encouragement in these words.

12 Ways to Glorify God at Work ~ from Desiring God “He has designed work for his glory and our good. But how might we glorify God at work?”

TASTE.

Key Lime Whippers ~ These creamy desserts, served in little tea light holders from Ikea, sound perfectly delicious and look simply beautiful.  I’m always looking for an excuse to make a road trip to Ikea or to have dessert, for that matter.  Two birds, one stone!

Grilled Corn ~ Can you believe that I have lived in Ohio for almost 7 years now yet I have never grilled corn?  Maybe this is the summer to give it a try!  Fresh corn will be at the Farmer’s Market before long.

CREATE.

Vintage-Style Red Scooter Birthday Party ~ This site has wonderful party ideas, and I thought this one was fantastic.

Tutorials for Photoshop Elements ~ an index of tutorials for PSE.  So many helpful posts collected in one place!

GIVE.

Waking up to Poverty & Injustice ~ something I wrote earlier this week after a very sleepless night.  Includes a few helpful resources for simple ways you can fight poverty & injustice.

Gaba Bible Institute (Uganda) ~ GBI is a Christian college promoting evangelical theological education in Uganda.  They’ve recently moved to a new location, expanding both their facilities and their ability to train more students.  A Campus Expansion Project and a Library Expansion Project are currently underway.  You can help!

TOMS Sunglasses ~ Have you heard of Toms’ new One for One Program?  Buy a pair of sunglasses, Give sight to one person through medical treatment, prescription glasses, or sight saving surgery.