Because there are stories in every single day, I keep my eyes open.
Because moments can’t be recreated, I pray to drink them all in.
Because our stories are the stories that might bring life to new stories, I narrate transformation and hope.
This month, I’ll share 31 images that have brought hope to me. Images like this one, taken in a mud hut in Kenya. Our priority was to learn about life for a single mom and her kids in the African bush. Her priority was to give us refreshment on a hot summer day with sodas and some crisp biscuits. Her offering was sweet communion to us. Sweet humbling common union.
This month, you’ll see my heart as I show you the hearts of others who have entered my world. I’ll shoot like a girl for you. I’d love to know how these images impact your story.
Shoot like a Girl | Crayon Day 2: Kenya
Shoot like a Girl | Miracle Day 3: Guatemala
Shoot like a Girl | Background Day 4: Guatemala
Shoot like a Girl | Sabbath Day 5: anywhere you are.
Shoot like a Girl | Welcoming Day 6: Kenya
Shoot like a Girl | Bish Day 7: Texas
Shoot like a Girl | Enter Day 8: Romania
Shoot like a Girl | Holding Day 9: US border
Shoot like a Girl | Restore Day 10: Texas
Shoot like a Girl | Preciosa Day 11: Guatemala
Shoot like a Girl | Still Day 12: Anywhere you are
Shoot like a Girl | LoveNotes Day 13: Texas
Shoot like a Girl | Flight Day 14: Jamaica
Shoot like a Girl | Grace Day 15: Uganda
Shoot like a Girl | Hope Day 16: Kenya
Shoot like a Girl | Incidental Day 17: Romania
Shoot like a Girl | Labor Day 18: Jamaica
Shoot like a Girl | Drink Day 19: Anywhere you are
Shoot like a Girl | Say Yes Day 20: Romania
Shoot like a Girl | Life Day 21: Argentina
Shoot like a Girl | Reminder Day 22: Oklahoma
Shoot like a Girl | Expectant Day 23: Texas
Shoot like a Girl | Prayer Day 24: Russia
Shoot like a Girl | Fly Day 25: Kenya
Shoot like a Girl | Simplicity Day 26: Anywhere you are
Shoot like a Girl | Here Day 27: Romania
Shoot like a Girl | Naked Day 28: Texas
Shoot like a Girl | Found Day 29: Guatemala
Shoot like a Girl | Beautiful Day 30: Tennessee
Shoot like a Girl | Diamond Day 31: Parking lot
Looking forward to the next 30 days! Also… praying for the person that stole your laptop and for your heart. Grief over lost thoughts, word, and memories is very real.
Thank you for those prayers! I am praying them too. Praying for salvation in this moment…God is strong.
How has this image impacted my story? Wel… I’ve seen a lot about the #31Days challenge but knew it wasn’t the right time. This October is going to be a crazy one for me. Oh, but then I read this post. And I signed up. This should be interesting.
David, I can’t wait to follow your #31days!
I just posted my intro. I can’t believe I’m doing this.
So looking forward to it!!
Yes! I love that you are doing this and can’t wait to see all of your posts!
Thanks Corie! I thank you for your inspiration!
I’m looking forward to this too, Ronne. And I might just get my WP account going today. You’ve shown me it doesn’t have to be a lot.
Let’s do this, Vicky! Keep it simple and it will shine!
I love that you’re sharing images rather than words alone. I’m so looking forward to getting to know you better through them!
I’m glad my friend Jennifer told me my pictures are as much a part of my story as words are. She’s helped me to reframe things well!
Love it!
I’m amazed that you would embark after losing your computer. Or did I miss that it was returned? SO looking forward to your posts and the stories that will come with the photos.
The computer hasn’t returned yet. This project is helping me focus on what’s good and right and true – and it’s helping me to keep story alive in my heart as I rewrite the ones that were on the computer.
Your stories and images always shape “our stories” whether you know it or not! Looking forward to the rest of this series!
I’m a fellow 31 Day-er and I love your posts. I’m sorry about the loss of your computer, but inspired by your perseverance.
Love your stories. I am looking forward to following your work these next 31 Days.
Thank you so much!