I Want to be Radical

So I love to read, especially books that challenge me and the way that I'm living. Radical by David Platt has done exactly that. David Platt challenges us to actually take Jesus at His word. He challenges us to stop trying to live and chase after the American dream, but to live out God's design for our lives. He tells us that God wants us to go out and make disciples of ALL nations. I was floored to read about the number of people who don't know Christ and those who have never even heard of Christ. David Platt holds us accountable, and shows how we are failing as an American Church when we see and hear of so many who have never heard the Gospel. He calls us out on the fact that we are living extravagantly when a countless number of people die every day from starvation and treatable diseases. We are more concerned with our success than the eternal state of people's souls. This book is a call to change your life and live out the Bible, and it will make you uncomfortable. We are provoked to love extravagantly, to pray for others daily, to give of our time, our money, and our resources until it hurts. I'm taking this challenge. This book has helped me to take the focus off of myself, while I still struggle with dying to myself everyday. I have realized that Christianity is NOT about me at all, it's not about what God has done for me, but it's about God, period. God did not save me for my sake, but He saved me for His namesake, so He can be glorified. God is the only one worth glory, honor, and praise. I would recommend this book to any follower of Jesus Christ who wants a deeper and more real relationship with God that takes the focus off of ourselves. David Platt has been used of God to convey the truth of God's word even though it may not be an easy pill for many to swallow.

I received this book for free from WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group for this review.
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Ashley and Daniel Get Married

I was so blessed to be able to photograph this wedding. As I was finishing up bridal portraits with this bride it starting snowing, and we were able to get some beautiful pictures in the snow. This was a sweet and beautiful wedding. Enjoy the little preview.

Sweet Little Boy

I was privileged to do the newborn session of a special little boy. He was born 5 weeks premature weighing a little more than 4lbs. The whole time his mother was pregnant with him she was told he was going to be a girl, but to her and everyone else's surprise they announced, "It's a boy!" when he was born. Little Jaden is the smallest baby I've ever photographed. He was so precious and sweet, and he stayed awake for almost the entire session! :) We still got some great photos and had a good time.

Christmas Ornaments

I also have photo Christmas ornaments available. The ornaments are on 1/8" acryllic board. The same image is on both sides. Look at the samples below. Ornaments are $25 each, or five for $90.

Christmas Cards

Hey everyone! Here are the Christmas cards I am offering this year. They are 4x8 size, and they are on high quality metallic paper. They are $1.50 each or 25 for $30.00. If you have had a past session with me and would like to make Christmas cards with a photo from your session, then please email me at mandykeel21@gmail.com. If you want to book a session with me to make Christmas cards, then contact me. Take a look at your options below. Your picture goes in the blank section of the cards.