If It Keeps on Rainin', Levee's Going to Break

Last night I had the privilege of hearing David Leeson speak. It was fascinating to hear him speak about the factors and desires that drive him to use something such as photography and video to make some sort of difference in this world of ours.

In particular, I was struck by his view of the costs/benefits of his career. He said that he has come to a point where he realizes that all of the pain and fear that has taken place in his life, including missing birthdays of his children, constant travel into dangerous places, and a divorce, is worthwhile if God has been glorified through his work. Such a statement is not made by someone who possesses a lucky-rabbit foot's type of faith. That is the type of faith that views the world in a different manner and it is the type of faith that aspire towards.

I chose to draw the title for today's post from Led Zeppelin's "When the Levee Breaks" due to its use during one of Leeson's photo montages last night. One of the defining characteristics of someone who is truly gifted is their ability to create that same desire for excellence in others. After looking at a spectrum of photos last night, I wanted to immediately take my digital camera and begin to capture life as it takes place all around me.