Photo by Shawn JonesAt the beginning of last semester, a 30-something-year-old man stood in the middle of a Sunday-morning service at University Church of Christ and asked the congregation if he could take the stage. It was an odd move — with his hands in the air, he asked if anybody would prevent him from making a statement before the congregation. The room was silent. … [Read more...] about Why I (Still) Love The Churches Of Christ
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The Devotion of a Stained-Glass Window – Currents Magazine Spring 2015
Photo by Shawn Jones The most beautiful thing I’ve ever witnessed is a person living for something greater than themselves. Beauty is born when a person embodies the intentionality and care in which he or she was created. The person who reflects their Creator in action and in speech is like a great masterpiece — displaying their beauty and alignment to their Creator, … [Read more...] about The Devotion of a Stained-Glass Window – Currents Magazine Spring 2015
Shooting On Location: Revisit The Original Film Locations Of These Iconic Movies In Malibu – Currents Magazine Spring 2015
Photos by Shawn Jones For Malibu natives, the beach is a sort of oasis, an escape from everyday life. It is home to the surfers, oceanside readers and loungers alike. However, Malibu’s sand ‘n’ surf landscape welcomes guests from time to time — one of them being the film industry. The beaches have set the scenes for motion pictures such as “The Notebook,” “The Karate Kid,” … [Read more...] about Shooting On Location: Revisit The Original Film Locations Of These Iconic Movies In Malibu – Currents Magazine Spring 2015