DANIS LINUS

So thankful for a great year. Here’s my Best Nine on Instagram...

Tue, 01 Jan 2019 01:52:41 -0600

So thankful for a great year. Here’s my Best Nine on Instagram but go big and hit this My Top 100: http://bit.ly/2018-Top-100 . . . #2018bestnine / on Instagram http://bit.ly/2Sqm0UB

2018 Top 100

Mon, 31 Dec 2018 23:41:25 -0600

Like many of you, I’ve spent some time over the past few days reflecting on 2018 and looking ahead to 2019. Of course, there have been tough spots and low points just like any other year. But, because my nature is to only focus on areas that need improvement, I’m aiming to celebrate more.

This list took some effort but I think it’s a solid and sparks deep gratitude in me. Some of these are a bit more personal and others might seem self-congratulating but my hope and prayer is that through my sharing, you’ll be inspired to look back and find those gifts from God in your own life. We don’t deserve them, yet because of God’s generosity and love, we have the freedom to enjoy them.

I also hope it challenges you to reach higher in 2019. When I look at this list, I certainly feel that. I’m humbled and grateful but also ready to get after it.

So, without shame or qualification, I invite you to celebrate 2018 with me. Here’s my Top 100:

Saying goodbye to a Big group of talented and brilliant people after 2.5 years and stepping into…
…a new role at Highlands as Video Director
Starting the evening program at Highlands College
Winning the 2018 CMA Music Video of the Year Award for Thomas Rhett’s “Marry Me”
Finishing the Ironman 70.3 in Chattanooga
Seeing Maria beaming at the finish line after encouraging me all the way
Running the NYC Marathon (the world’s largest and one of the most prestigious) with 53,000 of my closest friends
Strong high fives from Benaiah at Mile 16 to keep me going
Rewarding myself for finishing with this dope Nike Run NYC Hoodie
Killer pizza at Serafina in NYC with Maria and Benaiah
Organizing and creating an incredible gym space and gear wall in our garage. No excuses in 2019.
Getting braces put on. Something I’ve always wanted to take care of.
Reading through The One Year® Chronological Bible on YouVersion. This app is such a gift.
Memorizing Philippians using this app
Motion X
Exploring Graffiti Pier in Philly with Benaiah
Buddakan
Cassandra! Cassandra! (An inside joke with Ben)
A proper cheesesteak crawl
Running the Rocky steps (and almost having my phone stolen)
Eastern State Penitentiary, Al Capone’s cell, and other creepy vibes
Photowalking Philly
The whole mantrip to Philly. We’re making President’s Day weekend an annual thing. DC here we come!
A 40-Day Daniel Fast. Was tough but I learned so much during this time.
Highlands Worship Recording
Riding in the back of the safety truck with Kimlin shooting Ferraris on an Indy race track in Houston
GoPro fun with Adam
Watching Benaiah march the streets of NYC in the St. Patrick’s Parade with Maria and Vicki
Having the High Line all to myself on a brisk morning run
Exploring the Bowery with Maria and finding Banksy
Brunch at The Wren with Maria and Victoria
Falling in love with classical music
Freedom Groups and Conferences x2. This is such a huge part of my life and love everyone I get to encounter in this sphere.
21 Days of Prayer and Fasting with Highlands. Always an incredible way to start the year.
Atomic Habits by James Clear
When by Daniel Pink
Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin
Mindset by Carol Dweck
Emotional Intelligence 2.0 by Travis Bradberry and Jean Greaves
Spiritual Direction by Henri Nouwen
The Road Back to You by Ian Morgan Cron and Suzanne Stabile
Hanging backstage at Motion X with Benaiah
Watching him grow into a strong young leader in such a short amount of time
Playing amateur tour guide in DC for JD, Nic, and Blake
Visiting the “other” Smithsonian Air and Space Museum at Dulles in DC. Hello Space Shuttle Discovery. I geeked out just a bit.
Changing of the Guard at Arlington
Experiencing the “Proper Burger” at Duke’s Grocery in DC
Experiencing it again while watching England play in the World Cup. Doing this with some of my favorite people.
Designated Survivor with Maria and Benaiah
Progressive Rummy with Maria and Benaiah
Torchy’s Tacos in Houston
Hiring Falco and Blaire to the Highlands Video Team
Leading and being a part of the best team there is… JD, Nic, Blake, Falco, and Blaire
Being led well and working with a guy who has his own parody Instagram… the one and only Kellen Coldiron.
Making new friends
Tottenham Hotspur and EPL mornings with the family
Hope City Church in Houston, TX
Lifepoint Church in VA
i5 City in Baltimore, MD (and those crab cakes they hooked us up with)
Soco Church in Bentonville, AR
Queen City Church in Cincinnati with Chip
Grow Leadership Intensive
Shooting “The Heist"
Eating the biggest slice of pizza at Benny Vitali’s
Antique shop hopping in rural VA with the guys
Attempting to haggle with a shop owner only to underestimate him and buy something I didn’t want
Racing the Rock N RollMan Olympic Triathlon in GA with Matt Minor
Upping my coffee game with one of these
Thursday mornings at Waffle House with my dad and brother
Leadership Small Group w/Denny Hodges
Riding the Deep South Cancer Foundation Magic City Cycliad metric century with my friend Paul
Sitting with one of my best friends and praying at his father’s funeral
Producing an ambitious music video for the Little Big Town’s “Rocket Man”
Breakfast with my “big brother” Jim Rudolph
The three challenge coins he gave me from veterans he’s worked with. I carry a different one each day now.
A guy in Houston seriously recommending Whataburger as a must-try spot
Billy Reid
Directing an amazingly talented group of people for “The Grinch” Christmas at Highlands Opener
Finally getting to use my llama contact after holding onto her info the last six years
Scribd
Kitchen on George in Mobile
Hallelujah Here Below
Amazon Echo Dots… everywhere.
jamesclear.com
Johnson Space Center
Crashing the Nellers for Spring Break
Visiting Josiah
Reconnecting over lunch with my good friend Art VanZanten
Consistent daily journaling and reflection
Being surprised with an Ember mug from a friend
Searching for the good bean/cup at Siphon, Prevail, Greenway, Onyx, Blue Bottle, Intelligentsia, Steadfast, Stumptown, and Heart
Speaking at Highlands Creative Nights
Winning a Clio Award for work on Valvoline “Never Idle - Run"
Nominated for ACM Video of the Year for Thomas Rhett’s “Marry Me"
The Prez Obama Burger at Good Stuff Eatery
Deep-fried turkey for Thanksgiving with RobbieH and the rest of the fam
Making it into the Blooper Reel
SNKRS
Scoring a free fried chicken (the best I’ve ever had) dinner because of a waiter’s mistake at The Eagle with Chip in Cincinnati
Reaching the one billion+ mark for online views of work I’ve had the privilege to produce

#shoot #atthemovies #highlands / on Instagram...

Mon, 15 Oct 2018 13:52:44 -0500

#shoot #atthemovies #highlands / on Instagram https://ift.tt/2IYsaaW

What an incredible week. Full of ups and downs both personally...

Fri, 05 Oct 2018 13:52:40 -0500

What an incredible week. Full of ups and downs both personally and professionally. So thankful that there is grace for all of it. Thankful for this amazing and talent team. So many people adding value and bringing something special to the whole. Proud of this one. Can’t wait to hear the album and see the finished concert. .
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#jesusyoualone #highlandsworship / on Instagram https://ift.tt/2NoHL40

Woke up this morning to some happy news that “Marry Me” for...

Tue, 28 Aug 2018 17:52:33 -0500

Woke up this morning to some happy news that “Marry Me” for @thomasrhettakins was nominated for #videooftheyear at this year’s #cmaawards. Thankful for the opportunity and so proud of the cast and crew that worked so hard to make it special.
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Executive Producer: @claplume27
Director: @tkmckamy
Producer: @danatchison
UPM: @lorenhughes
1st AD: @dwayne_veritas_logan
DP: @kkimlin_dp
First AC: @bokegear
Second AC: @neildearman
Gaffer: @jonchampion
Key Grip: @charroldjr
HMUA: @jennkimlin
Editor: @richardajones
Production Designer: @mncstyle
Art Director: @neighborhoodz .
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Big shouts to #helenahighschool and @bena1ah for making it all happen. And of course, @spanishlady especially for letting us break the cardinal producer rule by letting us shoot in our house. .
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#musicvideo #thomasrhett #marryme / on Instagram https://ift.tt/2MVKDZT

#motionx / on Instagram https://ift.tt/2LxuYjT

Fri, 27 Jul 2018 19:52:32 -0500

#motionx / on Instagram https://ift.tt/2LxuYjT

Speechless. #motionx #grateful / on Instagram...

Thu, 26 Jul 2018 21:52:43 -0500

Speechless. #motionx #grateful / on Instagram https://ift.tt/2LVXuI5

A great day begins… #serveday18 / on Instagram...

Sat, 14 Jul 2018 07:52:42 -0500

A great day begins… #serveday18 / on Instagram https://ift.tt/2LbF5tl

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Sat, 07 Jul 2018 15:52:40 -0500

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Incredible views on a DC morning run. #goodmorning / on...

Sat, 07 Jul 2018 07:52:51 -0500

Incredible views on a DC morning run. #goodmorning / on Instagram https://ift.tt/2MTIo5Q

#sacred / on Instagram https://ift.tt/2uargkr

Thu, 05 Jul 2018 18:52:42 -0500

#sacred / on Instagram https://ift.tt/2uargkr

The Orbital Access Arm that the Challenger astronauts walked...

Mon, 04 Jun 2018 17:52:41 -0500

The Orbital Access Arm that the Challenger astronauts walked across on the tower to enter the Shuttle. Was sobering walking across this thing and remembering watching live that day when we lost them. #nasa / on Instagram https://ift.tt/2LiqGrR

#bigkidatheart #nasa / on Instagram https://ift.tt/2LXrpja

Mon, 04 Jun 2018 15:52:35 -0500

#bigkidatheart #nasa / on Instagram https://ift.tt/2LXrpja

Lovely. Exquisite. Kind. Loving. Joyful. Godly. Hardworking....

Sun, 13 May 2018 14:19:44 -0500

Lovely. Exquisite. Kind. Loving. Joyful. Godly. Hardworking. … Happy Mother’s Day @spanishlady. So thankful to do life with you. Our boys are blessed because of you. / on Instagram https://ift.tt/2IhkLSJ

#shoot #highlandscreative / on Instagram https://ift.tt/2HXH6bW

Tue, 08 May 2018 07:38:25 -0500

#shoot #highlandscreative / on Instagram https://ift.tt/2HXH6bW

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Sat, 17 Mar 2018 20:03:54 -0500

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Ran The High Line this AM and prayed for NYC churches and...

Sat, 17 Mar 2018 07:50:01 -0500

Ran The High Line this AM and prayed for NYC churches and pastors. .
Prayed that they would know and sense God’s grace for everything they face. That they are equipped for every good work. Grace for every task. For wisdom, provision, and insight. For their families and children. For favor in a city that God loves. / on Instagram http://ift.tt/2IwJUcx

Blur. / on Instagram http://ift.tt/2GxMLkV

Fri, 16 Mar 2018 18:21:50 -0500

Blur. / on Instagram http://ift.tt/2GxMLkV

Concrete jungle. #ogligatory #unoriginalcaption / on Instagram...

Fri, 16 Mar 2018 10:29:56 -0500

Concrete jungle. #ogligatory #unoriginalcaption / on Instagram http://ift.tt/2FXQIBQ

#obligatory / on Instagram http://ift.tt/2FywElQ

Sat, 10 Mar 2018 12:03:45 -0600

#obligatory / on Instagram http://ift.tt/2FywElQ