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"You are all that ever really mattered... whatever momentary thrills or passing frustrations come my way, I always find myself back to you... undeniable, unavoidable, unrestrainable.. my brokenness brings me to you... my joy brings me to you... all that ever really mattered, Abba, is You.." |
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Hi! I'm Shelley, a somewhat insane 30-year-old ragamuffin. That's my husband Rich and I to the right. This is the "sluggishly-in-progress" effort of a recovering workaholic - someone who's always been too busy to sleep and eat, on a page that has a tendency to sit around doing nothing for eons (the news on various pages is hillariously outdated)! You know, this web page has been up about 12 years... and I'm still saying it's "in progress." ha! Anyway, thanks for stopping by. I hope you enjoy your stay!
(Sorry about the ads... I don't have a choice, and don't endorse them)! |  |
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I believe in a God who is not small-minded like us, but rather wild and ferocious, ulitimate and perfect, unafraid of our arrogance, unswayed by our faltering attempts at self-righteousness, purely just and purely merciful, a God who is passionate about His creation. I believe that He loved us enough to literally go to Hell and back to save us. I believe that above Him, there is nothing else; and without Him, nothing else matters..... |
Changes, changes, changes! The past few years have been years of changes on every front for both Rich and I. First, it was a new home in a new city, new careers, and a new church... learning about listening to God's leading and seeing how He pulls it all together when you're willing to take the risk and step out on faith, letting Him direct your steps. It definitely wasn't an easy path to get to that point. Now we're looking to see where He leads next.
Rich and I have now been over eight years! And what an eight years it's been. It's funny how in one short span of time you can feel thrust into the next generational bracket, or how quickly the things we take for granted pass. It's amazing how old one can feel and still be so young. It definitely proves that there is only One we can truly hold on to, and He is sufficient. He is sufficient.
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Right now, my life is filled with such things as photography (my passion), writing (my soul), music (my emotion), my Goddaughter, Jessi (who never ceases to amaze and humble me), her new baby brother (yay!!!), reading (my inspiration), my beautiful family in Christ - a diverse bunch they are - (my support), and various moments of random insanity (my fun)! Okay, ultimately my strength, my joy, my passion wraps up in Christ, but He uses a lot of these things to work in my life, and I'm thankful for them! Unfortunately right now, a lot of my interests are suffering. I've been leaning toward workaholism again, so I'm starting to step back and take stock of things again, trusting in God instead of my head, and His Spirit instead of the voice of my insecurities! You'll notice radio is no longer on my above list, either. My decision to leave full-time radio in 2003 wasn't easy, but I tell you what - my vocal cords and stress level sure appreciate the change. It's been good to be able to be "normal" again. I'm still a part-timer at WCVK, though, so I'll never be completely out of radio! I still love to get into the production room any chance I can.
I continue to have a great burden on my heart for Native American children (check out NAOMI's site), and for children who grow up in poverty or abuse, thinking their life isn't of any value or worth (see Compassion). Also, I have a deep ache for the body of Christ. I used to want to chew out the church for all the things I knew it was doing wrong (as a whole), but now I realize that for people to see what a real relationship with Christ is, words of criticism, griping and ranting are not only ineffective, they're usually dangerous. The realization that we are all in desperate need of the love and mercy of God, that we are commanded to love, bear with, lift up, admonish, edify, encourage, and pray for one another (with no clauses about deserving it) puts things in a much different light than angry rantings from an isolated mountain peak do. The world needs Christ, and there's no way they'll see Him in us if we're too busy being upset with either them or each other. So I will pray. Please pray with me.
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All of my interests are nothing compared to the one who's presence courses through my veins, whose hand I can't deny, and who provides every breath I take, Jesus Christ. Regardless of where I am, what I do, or how I feel, to Him be the honor, the glory, and the power, forever - amen.
Grace and peace,
Shelley... |  |
All photos on this site are copyrighted by one of the following: Shelley Burris Photography, Julia Christopher Photography, Hagan-Booth Photography, or Sam Booth.
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