About
I’m slowly learning…and embracing…my journey. It has taken me many years to hear this truth: “This life is not about the destination…it is about the journey.” I know this sounds cliché, but it is overwhelmingly true. I am convinced that the point of life is transformation. Only on a journey can one be transformed.
If my belief in eternal life (that begins in the present) with God is true…then this life I’m living now is a journey back home. It is my belief that God’s holiness is so pure, and His love is so other-centered, that if I were to face Him in my current egocentricity it would be unbearable, and I would cease to exist. The fire of His holiness would consume me, and when my sin perished before Him, there would be little or nothing left of me.
This is why the journey of transformation is so essential. If I follow Christ, I believe His Spirit will transform me during this life, helping me to find my true face, so that I can handle the beauty, glory, and presence of uninhibited life with God in His kingdom.
We all are on a journey. One from death to death, or one from death to life.
This blog is simply a chronicle of my journey through experiences, thoughts, and prayers, with an emphasis on photography. Join me as I record life and transformation through the lens.
Enjoy!
Cherry Blossoms in Korea. 2011
A.P. – March 26th 2010
i miss you guys already
-Aaron
I miss you too brother! We need to Skype soon! I heard you bought your ticket for the U.K.!
What a beautiful About – I love it. Is the title of your blog in reference to the book Till We Have Faces by CS Lewis? I wrote about that book when I first began blogging (http://bit.ly/hAfbvS), and has been one of my favorites since reading it last August/Sept.
Thanks for sharing, and glad to see you freshly pressed.
Thanks for the comments! And yes, the title of my blog is named after C.S. Lewis’ book of the same name. One of my favorite books of all time!
Amen Brutha! Excited about what He is doing in transforming you (those of us who believe in Him) and us into His likeness. God is good and is to be praised. I pray for safety, good health and a strong marriage for you and your wife in life.
May He continue to bless you in this life….Kevin
Thank you for the encouragement! Blessings on you as well!
Hi! I just stumbled across your blog… I really like it. You take great photos, and I’m enjoying reading about Korea… Those beach photos make me want to jump the next flight =)
I’m interested- how did you find the teaching job?
Oops, I meant to write Thailand.
Thanks! There are actually quite a few programs you can come through to teach English in Korea. EPIK is a popular program: http://www.epik.go.kr/
However, we came through a smaller program called the Special District for International Education sponsored by Korea Nazarene University. Here is a link about the program:
http://www.ncnnews.com/nphweb/html/ncn/article.jsp?id=10006312
and here:
http://eng.kornu.ac.kr/
Thanks for the links! I’ve bookedmarked your blog and am looking forward to reading more about your guys adventure!
This is awesome Andrew. You grabbed my attention with CS Lewis’ title “til we have faces” and your bio intrigues me. Enjoy your journey with your wife and capture the heart of God at every turning point along the way. I may join you sometimes for this journey is long and companions are a much needed commodity. Peace to you in Christ. Reid
Hello Andrew.
I just found your blog about Thailand, esp Phuket and Phi phi. And I love those so much. I have a plan to go there.
May I know, when did you go to phuket and phi phi last time?
I’m afraid, it will be rainy season when I go there later. I saw your days was so sunny and beautiful in Phuket and phi phi.
Waiting for your info. Thanks
-Adinda
Thanks, I’m glad you like it. It has taken me a while to put up these posts about Thailand because I’ve been busy with work. We went to Thailand in late February, and we didn’t have any rain. It was great! I hope you go when there is not much rain.
Great!
Actually my plan to go there will be on February next year. You know, cheap flight ticket when you already booked on such a long time before, right?
There’s a friend of mine is worrying on February will be rainy season on Thailand. But, Thank God, you went on last February and it was okay. I hope it will be okay next year. No rain at all!
Thanks, Andrew.
Cheers
Great to find you this morning and read your great about…good luck to you in allyour endevours..ELiza Keating
Very inspiring and your book list challenged me one more time…Blessings from New Jersey!
Thanks! I always blog about the books I read in hopes that others might check them out!
I like your blog. keep up the good work.
“Until we have faces”. Very beautiful image. Letting go of the concept of a destination. But the idea of having a face can be destination too. This path, this journey never ends (and never started). That is the ultimate miracle. Wonderful blog! Take good care…
Very true. Thanks for the great thoughts!
Your blog title gave me pause; The book by this title by C.S. Lewis is among the most beautiful things I’ve ever read. Your blog is an amazing work of art and I thank you for sharing it.
Thank you so much.
The world needs men who think like you. Thanks for sharing. God bless you.
A humble thanks. But I’ve had great teachers & mentors.
What a beautiful mission statement. I’ve always loved the book Till we Have Faces. Thank you for sharing your journey, and your photography.
just loved ur sunrise photographs waiting to get there
Beautiful photos. I was in Angkor, November of 2011 and your pix bring back so many memories. After my sojourn there, I headed to Phnom Penh and a Habitat for Humanity week-long build constructing adobe houses for Cambodian families. Love that country.
Beautiful blog with awesome “About me” description.
Hi Andrew,
Nice to know you…
I really agree with your belief because I’m a Christian too.
I hope we’ll be best friend.
If you want to know about me, would’nt be mind to visit my blog http://www.wordsmadness.wordpress.com
I found your blog today and I have enjoyed what I have read of it and plan to read more. Beautiful photographs. Your Title also intrigued me and peaked my interest. I am anticipating future post. God Bless you on your journey and keep you both safe.
Your blog is lovely! Look forward to exploring your archives!
I’m really thrilled for finding your blog! It is encouraging to find a fellow believer who is also a great photographer. May God bless you and your family! =)
Thank you so much! I’m humbled by your kind words!
This is just a note to let you know i’ve nominated you for the Liebster Blog Award, which is a tribute to his blog, which I think is especially good. Feel free to accept the award. If you want to accept, here’s the link with all the information:
http://sjophotography.wordpress.com/2013/01/05/liebster-blog-award/
Kind Regards,
Shannon SJO PHOTOGRAPHY