Christian Inspirational Messages
Welcome to our Christian Inspirational Messages by Jon and Kathleen Frederick. Our goal is to pair fine art photography with faith inspired writing to bring Christian encouragement messages that inspire the soul. Although many of our Christian blogs are written with young adults in mind, all ages are welcome. We guarantee anyone is sure to take something away from each message! If you are desiring God and want more blogs about Him, you are in the right place.
Our goal at Seven11 is to create encouragement messages on the Christian faith by pulling inspiration from our conceptual photography. This means that we allow God to direct our path. We leave it up to Him to place the words on our heart through each image. The result is genuine, fine art photography that relates to each article. This engages more of our senses and immersing the reader in each message.
Below are all of our Christian devotions. Or check out topic specific pages on God’s love, Purpose, Spiritual Warfare, Family, Relationship, Faith, Christian Lifestyle, and Suffering.
You can also find us on Instagram!
All our Christian Devotionals
New Christian Exodus: Discussing Faith with a Millennial Pagan
The Pros and Cons of Asking “Why?” Christian Lessons from Habakkuk
Biblical insights, pros and cons on questioning and asking why? Understanding God’s plan in the book of Habakkuk. Exploring Faith and uncertainty. Christian lessons from Habakkuk, Biblical insight on questioning, why? In the delicate tapestry…
The Truth About Tithing: Do Christians Have to Tithe?
The Second Amendment in the Life of a Christian
As Americans, we are fortunate to have the right to bear arms enshrined in our Constitution’s Second Amendment. This fundamental right is a cornerstone of our nation’s identity and has been fiercely defended by gun…
Overcoming Feelings of Unworthiness: Biblical Examples and How to Let God Accomplish Through You
Overcoming feelings of unworthiness through faith; how Biblical Characters All Felt Unworthy and How to Let God Accomplish Through You. A short thought on faith and purpose for your life. As Christians, we often look…
Helpful Quotes on Prayer as a Christian
The Last Supper Explained and Why It’s Important for You
What is the Effectiveness of Your Prayer? Mind, Body, Soul
Who is the Driver of Your Life? Giving God Control
Faith without Works and the Truth About Spiritual Conviction
Faith without works is dead meaning in James Recently I was talking on the phone to someone who fell away from God when they were a teenager. They decided to take a different path that…
Christian Entitlement: Is America Losing Its Favor with God
The Give and Take of Parenting and Christian Faith
Christian parenting “is about giving more than you take.” Rabbi Jonathan Cahn The Forgotten Truth of Christian Parenting One early Saturday morning, I woke up and instantly headed to my coffee pot. From there, I…
Is it God or Satan Speaking to Me? Know the Voice, Protect Your Heart.
Is God speaking to me like he did Moses at the burning bush? Or is Satan manipulating me? Be honest with yourself for a moment. Have you ever felt like some force was pushing you…
Isn’t Thanksgiving supposed to be a Christian Holiday?
If your family is like mine, you will be spending this Thanksgiving week filled with a massive amount of love, joy, and food! Although the “First Thanksgiving” is a wonderful American tradition, countries around the…
Paul’s Letters to the Thessalonians: New Testament Treasures
Christian Deconstruction: A Misguided Movement in the Wrong Direction
Gen Z and Millennial Christianity, “Me” Generational Love
The Sexual Immorality Definition, A Taboo Topic for Christians
Using Photography to Explain the Widening Spectrum of Christianity
What does Amen mean in Hebrew? Significance of One Word
Prayer is as vital to a Christian’s life as water is to our Earthly survival. For some of us, prayer is a deep connection and personal connection with our Heavenly Father. For others, it is…
“Glory of God” Meaning and How to Apply to Your Life
The Best Recommended Bible Verses on Faith and Trust
The Best Recommended Bible Verses on Hope and Encouragement
The Best Recommended Bible Verses for Healing and Strength
The Best Recommended Bible Verses for Grief and Loss
I cannot tell you that I know the pain you feel. Our relationships with each other are completely unique and loss can only be understood by the people in that relationship. You know what you…
The Best Bible Verses for When You are Feeling Lonely
What is the Bible Meaning to Fear God? Isn’t God, Love?
What is Sanctification in the Bible? Filtering out the Bad
Helpful Christian Quotes on Respect and Reverence
Christian Quotes on Faith and Trust in God
Christian Quotes on God’s Love
Helpful Christian Quotes on Comfort and Suffering
Inspirational Quotes on the Meaning of Christian Living
Translated Meaning of Salvation in the Bible, Yeshua
Desire God: What is the most important relationship in your life?
Wavering Faith- The up and down cycle of Christians
Living with Your Mistakes? Look to the Moon’s Example.
How to Have Victory over a Jezebel Spirit
Hosanna in the Highest: History and Power in One Word
Is the Old Testament Relevant to Today’s Christian?
The question posed this week, “is the Old Testament relevant today?” If Christ came to fulfill the old law and created a new covenant with God, why do we take so much time to read…
Abortion: Attack on The Miracle of Conception
Miracle of Conception, life meaning everyday is a miracle, pro-life movement Kathleen and I were married in 2010 and took the advice of many around us to take a year to ourselves just to love…
Define Apocalypse: A New Perspective for Christians
Define apocalypse in the bible, Definition, what does the word apocalypse mean? Apocalypse defined How do you define apocalypse in the Bible? What do you imagine when you think about the word apocalypse? Do you…
Toxic People in Your Life: Stand Firm or Walk Away?
Toxic people in your life, meaning, definition, traits, signs, at work If you haven’t already, one day you will face truly toxic people in your life. For some, it could be a relative and for…
The Peace of God: The Truth About Biblical Peace
Peace is a word on the tip of our tongues nowadays. With wars raging and fear rising, I am not convinced many American’s know what peace even feels like any more. If it isn’t war…
How do you define Grace in the Bible?
Define Grace in the Bible Biblically in Hebrew, Greek, English What is the true meaning of grace? How do you define it in the Bible using the Greek and Hebrew translations? Our series Defined is…
Hallelujah Defined: Is the Word “Hallelujah” really Biblical?
Define Word of God: There’s Power in the Word
Define the word of God, Meaning, Power in the spoken word of God Define the word of God, Meaning, Power in the Spoken word of God Defined Series: Define “Word of God” Kicking off our…
Christian Arrogance is the Enemy of Your Purpose in Life
How to Lead a Child to Christ: Young Christian Misconceptions
What Was Jesus Like? How to Learn More About Yeshua
What is the Christian Wife’s Role in her Marriage?
Spiritual Warfare on Earth: How to Recognize the Opposition
How to Accept My Blessed life When Others are Suffering
Christian Husbands and The Truth About Marriage
Faith Boot Camp: Training for God’s plan for your life
How do you serve God, the answer might surprise you!
Looking at your life, would you be convicted Christian?
Light Contains No Darkness- God the light of the world
Millennial / Gen Z Christians: Why we are Failing New Generations
Pray for Healing but Focus on the Soul
The Caring Father: How We Can Better Understand God
Faith-Inspired Photography: Is that like a God thing?
Become Like Little Children: Genuine Faith
Become Like Little Children: Learn a Child’s Humility
Christian Mother: 10 important Traits of the Godly Mom
Christian Father: 10 Important Traits of a Godly Man
Traits of a Godly Father Christian Father: 10 Important Traits of a Godly Man Traits of a Godly man, the Christian father- I’ve heard folks compare parenthood to a rollercoaster ride that never seems to…
Find Purpose Through Faith- One person’s journey to find purpose
Find Purpose Through Faith- One person’s journey to find purpose This is the life story of a friend, Samuel, and his search for his predestined purpose. Searching doesn’t always lead us down the same path…
My Salvation Story: Seeing Life Through a New Lens
What God Sees When He Looks Down on Humanity
5 Ways to Better Hear God Speak to You
Is the Christian Cross more than a symbol of Christianity?
Proving God’s Existence: It’s in a Drop of Water
Proving God’s Existence: It’s in a Drop of Water Proving God’s existence is as simple as looking at the universe within a single drop of water. God is infinite. ending the existence of God debate….

Christian Lifestyle Blog
At Seven11, we capture faith-inspired photos to allow God to lead us to each message we write. This process means that each message is full of art that activates our visual senses, creates deeper meaning, and binds a photo with the devotion it inspired. In addition to our own blogs, we are article writers with Crossmap, so check them out! And our latest Christian Photography and devotionals collection, Immersion, is now available for purchase. A great way to immerse yourself in faith inspired photography and words of truth and encouragement! Our profits go to the International Mission Board (IMB). So it’s a great way to learn and be inspired by Christian topics while helping spread Christianity around the world.

Photography Blog
Are you a photographer looking for a blog to help sharpen your skills and expand your talents to new horizons? Are you interested in photography but really don’t know where to start? We have you both covered! For the new photographer, we developed a completely free introductory course. This will take you from Lesson #1 Fields of Photography all the way through Lesson #10 Advanced Aperture!
Those more experienced photographers can check out our regularly updated photography articles. All totally free, our only goal is to provide a blog that supports Christian values and teaches others how to enjoy their photography for a lifetime.

Seven11 Inspiration Photography -Our Story
Our Start in Photography
Seven11 was founded by Jon Frederick, an award-winning storyteller who captures thought-provoking photos for international publishing. His captivating work has exhibited across six continents: varying photographic genres including wildlife, landscapes, portraits, fine art, still life, abstract, architectural, commercial, lifestyle and street photography. But he will tell you that none of it had a real purpose until he began with Seven11.
Refocusing on God
In 2020, Jon could no longer ignore the weight on his soul and decided to leave his freelance work to focus his talents on God. As a result, he began by sharing his knowledge and experience by offering free online courses on the essentials of photography for beginners. He mentored beginner photographers and instilled confidence that they could be great artists while staying true to their Christian values. Shortly after, he created the concept of faith-inspired photography.
As he began developing this new conceptual art form, Jon and his wife, Kathleen, took a leap of faith and started Seven11. The concept was to pull inspiration from their photography to author devotions, encouraging others in their walk of faith. They chose Seven11, which is when they joined their own lives to God through marriage on July 11, 2010. So, now joining their talents for God’s use, Seven11 was born. That’s when they became Christian writers with purposeful photography.
Seven11 Today
Seven11 is now dedicated to creating Christian Inspiration Photography, based in the beautiful southern town of Newnan, Georgia. Their goal is to create image galleries and devotionals for enjoyment and Christian inspiration. All blogs are totally free of charge including exhibit photography paired with Christian messages, a free photography online course, Christian memes, and regular blogs on topics for beginners and seasoned photographers, alike.
So, if you are interested in the mission of Seven11 and bringing Christian photography to the fine art community, please follow us on one of our social media outlets and subscribe to our blog. Our growth brings high quality, family friendly, wholesome art back into galleries and into the public’s view. Thank you so much for reading and we pray you find something encouraging from our site that you can share with others. We never regret putting a little extra joy, love, and faith in your life!
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