Every once in a while we're fortunate enough to be presented with the opportunity to give back. Sometimes it's a fundraiser auction, or something like our recent Christmas giveaway. Each of these times, we're rewarded with a warm feeling inside and several thank yous. Often, in fact, another reward shows up later in the form of bookings or sudden good fortune. I think that's what they call paying it forward.

As our church is redecorating the foyer, we were recently approached about providing pictures of the Pastors and their families. The reward for the Skeen's family pictures was instantaneous as we were blessed enough to come away with some fantastic pictures of this beautiful family for our portfolio (not to mention the McDonalds).