# @plusjames on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/CEhjYu3gcqU
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/20819015-plusjames-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2020-08-30T18:55:32.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** James Ramos (@plusjames) — https://gondola.cc/plusjames

## Caption

Holy Spirit Mosaic inset in the narthex of the Greek Orthodox Church of St John the Baptist at Bethany Beyond the Jordan, Jordan. October, 2017.⁠
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One of my first editors first told me that when you’re on assignment and find you’re overwhelmed, pick a direction (up, down, left or right) and find three details to photograph or report. You’ll find hooks to focus on and a path to follow. Look left: find the color of clothing, how a group sounds in motion and see how the kids are sitting on their parents’ shoulders. Look right: find the texture of the ancient church, how a bell sounds when it echoes and notice how colors are more vibrant in a rainstorm. Look down: why does the grass feel so cool, see how your friend is bottling up the river water and note how refreshing the river water feels on your feet. Look up: see the intricate stone mosaic depict the Holy Spirit at the same river where John baptized Jesus, notice how the Holy Spirit has subtly guided your path the whole way and realize that you’re exactly where you’re supposed to be. ⁠
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"He hushed the storm to silence, the waves of the sea were stilled. They rejoiced that the sea grew calm,⁠
that God brought them to the harbor they longed for." - #Psalm 107:29-30⁠
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ICYMI: Number 4 of 5 of the #HopeForBeirut print sale to support thephilosproject rebuild: Aid for Beirut campaign. Proceeds from these sales go to 100% relief efforts in #Beirut. Sales continue until 8/31 at 9 p.m. Central. ⁠#Linkinbio⁠
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#PhilosRebuilds #5forBeirut #PhilosCatholic #HolyJordan⁠

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