Silver Ring

Silver Ring
2006

First off, I really love this ring. I think I just love words and writing and it makes me happy to have a ring with writing on it. If that makes any sense. I got this ring a few years ago at an Abstinence program called The Silver Ring Thing. It's a pretty solid ministry that was started at Christ Church at Grove Farm and has spread across the country. The basic idea is to make a commitment to remain pure until marriage and to use the silver ring as a reminder of your commitment. It's also been a pretty good conversation starter and witnessing tool.

If you haven't figured this out already, my ring is placed directly on top of the verse printed on it-- 1 Thess. 4:3-4.

"For this is the will of God, your sanctification: that you abstain from ual immorality; that each one of you know how to control his own body in holiness and honor..."

Reasons I really like this picture:
1. Obviously, what it represents and means.
2. The "artistic blur" and special focus on the specific verses.
3. The fact that the verse is highlighted.
4. That it's my Bible and my ring. It makes it very personal.
5. That you can see the title of the chapter: "Please God."

This is also the first really good picture I took. I did it with my old camera {impressive, no?} The fact that it turned out so well and was rather thought provoking inspired me to continue pursuing my discovered interest in photography. I'm pretty sure this will always be one of my favorite photos ever.