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I take photos of crosses and write about faith to inspire others. Author: “In Plain Sight: Faith Is In The Everyday,” Amy Bretall

Looking up, looking out, & looking of love. This w

Looking up, looking out, & looking of love. This was my grandmother’s wash line.

Growing up we spent a week every summer on the farm (in mid-Missouri). And we used the wash line—for sheets and clothes—using wooden clothespins. We even used a washboard. The washing machine was saved for towels.

Still today, when traveling, I hand wash small items in the sink and hang to dry. Skills I learned on the farm.☺️

Did you know there are Cowboy churches? I only lea

Did you know there are Cowboy churches? I only learned of it after taking a photo of an interesting wrought iron cross several years ago.

“Cowboy churches are local Christian churches within the cowboy culture that are distinctively Western heritage in character. A typical cowboy church may meet in a rural setting in a barn, metal building, arena, or old western building, have its own rodeo arena, and a country gospel band. Baptisms are generally done in a stock tank. (Wikipedia)

Many cowboy churches have existed throughout the Western states for the past forty to fifty years; in approximately the past fifteen years, however, there has been an explosion of growth within the "movement". In 1972 the cowboy church concept was created by Glenn Smith as chronicled in his book Apostle Cowboy Style published in 1988.”

“A few decades ago, there was no such thing as a cowboy church. Today, the American Fellowship of Cowboy Churches counts at least two hundred churches among its ranks, and there are surely hundreds more, though they can be difficult to count. There are a few in Canada and Australia, and at least one in almost every state in the U.S. In Texas, the epicenter of the movement, the Baptist General Convention claims that 40,000 people attend cowboy churches weekly.” (Texas Monthly.com, “Where Have All the Cowboy Churches Come From?”, 2014)

Photo: Tipton, Missouri

Summer reading! Father’s Day is June 20. Link i

Get on your path. Over time, a 1% daily diversion

Get on your path. Over time, a 1% daily diversion takes you elsewhere—is it where you want to go?

Be careful of taking all the side roads. Focus your energy on what you should and could accomplish.

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Taking a stand is living your standards. The seat

Taking a stand is living your standards. The seat of doubt gladly provides a cushioned chair: “Sit this one out.”

Others will comfort you with words of ease. Opportunities will come to occupy your time—to take your time. ⌛️

Untangle yourself from other people’s drama—it’s a spider web restricting your forward movement. Don’t get caught in the energy drain. 🕸

Mine your mind to keep these out: 🎯 1)Doubt, 2)Distraction, 3)Drama.

You will be standing alone because no one is going to do what’s YOURS. It’s not for someone else, so don’t expect others to lift your load. “Suck it up, Buttercup.”

Because … in the end, it’s just a photo in my phone. Does it stay there?

Early on (2016), I said to my Sweet Jean that if I didn’t do this I realized no one else would. And I was asking myself “How important is this?” There isn’t another person on my “work” team to move it along. “It’s you Amy.” And Jean simply says to me… ”I think you’ll do it.” 💥

I can still hear her words and the sweet cadence of her voice. I vividly remember that phone call, I guess because there was emotion tied to it. My will. Her words. Our love.

Bring out whatever your “photo” is!

“I want to remind you to stir into flame the strength and boldness that is in you...” 2 Timothy 1:6

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The beauty of rural America. Mid-Missouri.

The beauty of rural America.

Mid-Missouri.

Align your sights. "Let us run with endurance the

Align your sights.

"Let us run with endurance the race that lies before us, keeping our eyes on Jesus, the source and perfecter of our faith" Hebrews 12:1

Photo: Greenville, South Carolina

Hello morning! Thank you @tedrowkristi for this ev

Hello morning! Thank you @tedrowkristi for this everyday cross, peeking up in the distance.

“Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love...” Psalm 143:8

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It was a place I knew and loved. My grandparent’

It was a place I knew and loved. My grandparent’s farm.

My grandfather was always in overalls or farm workwear. Only when he visited for holidays was he in civilian dress. A soldier in WWII.

Photo 1: Peaceful Farm; from the Rural Collection.

Road trip inspiration: I saw a video of this chape

Road trip inspiration: I saw a video of this chapel cross and had to see it in person.

Pretty Place Chapel, Cleveland, South Carolina

"Let us run with endurance the race that lies before us, keeping our eyes on Jesus, the source and perfecter of our faith" Hebrews 12:1

Thank you @chelandavid for this book review. “Th

The peacefulness of the farm. Nature provides.

The peacefulness of the farm. Nature provides.

Here I am. “Is it going to be any good?” The

Here I am. “Is it going to be any good?”

Then: before a “dance” recital. Now: a project I’m working on.

The sentiment the same.: “Here I am. Okay… is it going to be good?” 💭

There’s a time in each project and at key stages of an idea when I’m on a roll and in my flow that the little voice of doubt speaks and questions it all. “Come on Amy. Really?” Just a few words. And it brings a pause. Brakes. ⏸

Even the seemingly strong and confident can question it. That’s how smooth the Devil is.

But I’ve got moves he hasn’t seen. 🔥

I’ve been practicing for years. In the early mornings, a disciplined habit compounds over time and the foundation has already been built. The Devil of Doubt can’t stop me.

Because I’ve found my beat and am dancing to the song of faith. 🦋

“Be strong and of a good courage.” Joshua 1:9

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Note: This car… a Corvair my Dad fixed up. All projects have that ugly stage. It became a beautiful brown finish.

What’s on your road? Would you stop to check thi

What’s on your road? Would you stop to check this out?

"Many are the plans in a person's heart, but it is the Lord's purpose that prevails." Proverbs 19:21

Photo: Cookeville, Tennessee

Some rough teen years. Confirmation in 1985; age 1

Some rough teen years. Confirmation in 1985; age 13.

This hair was from a Young & The Restless soap opera actress. Why were there perms? 🙄 Combo with the lovely Lens Crafter’s Transition lenses, the auto-shading taking hours to re-acclimate indoors. Still painful.

I grew up going to church. Church was external. You go to church. I went. I missed the personal relationship aspect.

There are no short’cuts’ in developing your own faith. You don’t get to borrow it from your parents. Just going to church doesn’t bring faith. 🦋

It’s been many years since my hair has grown out. Like faith, length does matter IF you do the work and put in the time. 📏

Church is on Sunday. But faith is in the every day. Spiritual growth is internal. ✨

“The years teach much which the days never know.” Ralph Waldo Emerson

Book review! Gift for the graduate. Link in profi

Today my nephew turns 18! Throwback: photo from 10

Today my nephew turns 18! Throwback: photo from 10 years ago at his birthday party. He’s still such a sweetie!

Yes. You. Are. Showing up! And standing out. A

Yes. You. Are.

Showing up! And standing out.

As I take steps of faith on my walk (literally), You appear.

I choose You. And You show up.

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Fill me with Your wonder. ✨ The second blue cro

Fill me with Your wonder. ✨

The second blue cross I’ve seen.

“He performs wonders that cannot be fathomed, miracles that cannot be counted.” Job‬ ‭5:9‬ ‭

Cookeville, Tennessee

The Great Smoky Mountains. Blue skies unbounded.

The Great Smoky Mountains. Blue skies unbounded.

More from this book review: “We purchased this b

More from this book review: “We purchased this book to bring a new perspective of both faith and imagery into our household and it exceeded our expectations.

The author takes us on a journey through her camera lens which opened our eyes to faith being everywhere and in some cases the most improbable places. We recommend you buy and share this book with others as we believe their eyes will also be opened.

In these current and contemporary times; faith and imagery can be so important. Amy Bretall gives us a powerful and unique perspective with this book.”
—Kelvin S.

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