I was going to wait until the new website was up, but I can't wait anymore....or.......just have nothing else to do this evening. For a couple weeks now I've been the Chief Interning Officer at Starscape Media. :) While painting Carrie's desk in December, I told her maybe God was pushing me back into video. Then I'd watch them editing the same clip all day long and say, "never mind, this just affirms I would not want to do video". When I quit my internship with SafeWorld, Carrie said she could use some help, and maybe I could intern with her. I told her I'd help, it would probably be good for my resume, but I really felt like my heart was in working for a humanitarian organization. She said, "you know I'd like to start a nonprofit with this one day right?"
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I did not know this. We talked more about new directions her company was taking and long-term dreams we both had. I realized this could be something really cool. I started working on a couple projects for her. It was so amazing to see the skills I had, and the skills I lacked, mesh with the rest of the team. I thought I was done with video because I couldn't make cool graphics or do any of the super techy stuff. I didn't want to spend years doing nothing but editing other people's ideas. I always wanted to spend time meeting interesting people and interviewing them, but I didn't want to spend years reporting on stories like Leprechaun sitings in Alabama to get there. Already I've helped produce stories, written creative copy, co-hosted a radio show ALL about interviewing interesting people, helped brand a campaign, and even created artwork for a local television show!
Just last week I got to hang out with two different ministries needing media. It's so awesome that I'm still doing humanitarian work too! Check out Jason and Bethany Rose's ministry at www.extravagantrevolution.org . They have a passion for mentally disabled adults, knowing most have so much trouble in life once they're out of the school system. This is the EXACT topic I spent a whole semester researching for a paper in college. Coincidence? I have a specific dream (and I know God's going to materialize it one day) to help this community out in a big way before I leave this earth. I'm really excited to partner with the Roses.
Then we've been doing a lot with Carrie's good friend Amy Lambert. She has a great ministry evangelizing to drug addicts, sharing with them the hope Christ gave her, ending her own struggle with drugs. She is bringing a free concert to Charlotte, NC to reach these lost and suffering souls. Listen to her story HERE, and PLEASE consider giving to her first campaign, due in just a couple days!
I'm still broke, but again, it's really awesome because it forces me to paint. And I love it. God knows what He is doing. :)
Trust Me one day at a time. This keeps you close to Me, responsive to My will. Trust is not a natural response, especially for those who have been deeply wounded. My Spirit within you is your resident Tutor, helping you in this supernatural endeavor. Yield to His gentle touch; be sensitive to His prompting.
Exert your will to trust Me in all circumstances. Don't let your need to understand distract you from My Presence. I will equip you to get through this day victoriously, as you live in deep dependence on Me. Tomorrow is busy worrying about itself; don't get tangled up in its worry-webs. Trust Me one day at a time.
-Jesus Calling by Sarah Young
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