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Resilience, Agency, and the Creative Journey — Lessons from Cory Richards

Resilience, Agency, and the Creative Journey — Lessons from Cory Richards

by Stanley LearyJune 9, 2025February 18, 2026

As someone who’s spent a lifetime listening to people’s stories, I’ve learned that what we often admire most in others—their creative voice, passion, and impact—is born out of pain. It’s not just talent or opportunity.…

Seeing the Big Picture: How a Drone Told the Story of Cops ‘N Cars

Seeing the Big Picture: How a Drone Told the Story of Cops ‘N Cars

by Stanley LearyJune 7, 2025September 1, 2025

Today I had the chance to photograph the Fifth Annual Cops 'N Cars Show—a vibrant, family-friendly event held at Lebanon Baptist Church in Roswell. What started as a car show has become something much more:…

“Seeing Is Believing”—But Are You Showing the Right Story?

“Seeing Is Believing”—But Are You Showing the Right Story?

by Stanley LearyJune 4, 2025February 18, 2026

At the Panaewa Stampede Rodeo, a cowboy's rope lands true around the steer's neck—capturing the split-second precision and intensity of this high-stakes moment in Hawai‘i's rodeo tradition. We’ve all heard the phrase “seeing is believing.”…

When the Work Ends… But the Calling Doesn’t

When the Work Ends… But the Calling Doesn’t

by Stanley LearyJune 3, 2025September 1, 2025

In 1990, I lost my job with the International Mission Board. Budget cuts. One day I was doing meaningful work I loved — work I believed in deeply — and the next, I was packing…

Why Friendship Feels So Hard in Your 20s — And What to Do About It

Why Friendship Feels So Hard in Your 20s — And What to Do About It

by Stanley LearyJune 2, 2025September 1, 2025

Insights from a Mentor Who’s Walked This Road with You One of my greatest joys is teaching and mentoring young adults, primarily through my work as a mentor in NPPA, YWAM, and our international storytelling…

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