Vulnerability is hard because we all fear the shame of rejection. Sometimes we'd rather hide inside our defenses rather than risk sharing with others. This video outlines the beauty of vulnerability when it is within trusting relationships where we feel safe and loved. Video by Lightshaft Media Thank you to Common Grounds Coffee house for allowing us to film in their cozy shop.

What happens when we control people & situations? Is it easier? What does loving others look like? See more about the story of making this video here: https://bunaziua3.wixsite.com/website/post/how-to-make-an-ostrich-fly-behind-the-scenes-video-4 Produced by Olivia Garretson of Lightshaft Media From Healing the Wounded Heart: “A kind heart pursues without the need to corner or catch. To demand in any way is to replace kindness with coercion. It is a complex and holy paradox. If I pursue, I normally want to catch the subject of my labor. But the intention to offer kindness is closer to the mindset of a nature photographer than that of a hunter. The ‘shot’ requires I get close, but I don’t need to take down my object.”—Dan Allender

How do I get rid of shame? What is shame, and how can I stop the shame spiral and find rest in a place of warmth, peace, and security? These teens have an important message of hope for the confusing blizzard of shame messages. Video by Lightshaft Media Actors with fake snow Passages referenced: John 15:9, Hebrews 12:1-3, Ephesians 1:4-6, 1 John 2:28 For further study, see: The Soul of Shame by Curt Thompson Reconnect by Steve Call The 3-D Gospel by Jayson Georges Healing the Wounded Heart by Dan Allender

Does God really hear when we cry to him? Does he really care about us, or does he just endure and tolerate us because he has to? As the girls share their journey with a blind cat, baby chicks, and rescue animals, they give a poignant example of how genuine is the heartbeat of love God has for us. To learn more about God's care and character, please visit https://www.fullofeyes.com/gospel/ Video by Lightshaft Media

Discover why five cultures came together to create five beautiful videos, and how that can impact your life. Through a multicultural meal, cultural Christian songs, and campfire celebration, people from five cultures reflect on what they learned through their journey of creating five videos together. Short artistic film written by multicultural team Produced by Lightshaft Media