John Chianelli, Writer

Up on the roof

Me, my camera and how I see the world Third Ward, Milwaukee WI Summer morning, bold coffee and good conversation with my friend. Photo Challenge : Look Up

Last week my friend Bob, shared this song with me. It was my first time hearing it and he gifted to me before we worshiped at a concert by MercyMe. His friendship has been a priceless part of my life and this song is yet another example of the type of guy he is atContinue reading

From the earth…

Me, my camera and how I see the world. South Shore Park Famers Market Milwaukee Wisconsin, 2016 Earth

Surrounded by Light…

Me, my camera and how I see the world. “Light from Heaven” Tempe AZ 2016 Photo Challenge: Look Up

The Oak Tree

A friend sent me this poem which spoke to my heart. Thank you Elaine Bloom. Your gift is finding the most healing words that shines brightness to help us find hope. The Oak Tree by Johnny Ray Ryder Jr. A mighty wind blew night and day. It stole the Oak Tree’s leaves away. ThenContinue reading “The Oak Tree”

Out of the darkness…A Heraldry.

This is a story of a grown man who first finds memories of his past in the middle of his life, that are filled with hurts and habits that he didn’t understand. He is repulsed by the thought of parts of his life lost to something that he had no control of as a boy.Continue reading “Out of the darkness…A Heraldry.”

Hello Spring

Spring Made It! Milwaukee Wisconsin Me,my camera and how I see the world. Jubilant

Intention

I was pressed into dinner conversation the other night with a new friend in my life. He and I were sitting in a little Thai restaurant on the east side near the college campus. You know the type of restaurant where you can smell ginger and soy when you open your car door a blockContinue reading “Intention”

Sunday Prayer 1

Originally posted on Renovate:
Lord, we are here listening for You whose Voice thunders across the oceans and shatters the trees, which brings life and can snuff it out we are here present and waiting attending like servants to a master please, Lord, speak to us guide, Lord lead, Lord strengthen, Lord in Your ways…

Blue

Me, my camera and how I see the world. McKinnely Marina Lake Michigan, Milwaukee Wisconsin. Landscape