Former adult film actress Jasmine Cashmere, who filmed over 100 adult scenes, has completely turned her life around. She accepted the Lord, is now married, and serves as a pastor. 🙏❤️
A year ago, I met “Josh.”
It began after Day 2 of Sound of Revival in New York. We were talking in the Rotunda when AJS mentioned, almost in passing, that he had not done a proper set of portraits in nearly ten years. Every attempt had somehow fallen through.
The next day, Yerimah called to ask whether I would come to Calgary for a portrait session. The disclaimer was simple. “This may or may not happen.” The following week, we were in Calgary, and even then, it almost didn’t happen.
AJS does not perform. It is candid or it is nothing. He wanted the portraits, but he simply would not be staged for them. I tried everything photographers do, direction, poses, encouragement, and nothing moved. Then I asked, “Sir, can I just engage you in conversation?” And everything changed.
For hours, we talked. About media. About leadership. About vision and responsibility. About people and purpose. Somewhere in those conversations, the photographs happened, not because he became comfortable in front of the camera, but because he forgot it was there. One of those portraits has since become one of the most recognizable images of him.
But that is not what I remember most.
During the shoot, he overheard that members of the team had fasted and prayed ahead of the session. As we wrapped up, he asked that a table be set. I thought nothing of it. Only later did I realize it had been set for us. He had heard about the fast and wanted us to break it together, because that was the prayer, and the reason we had fasted in the first place.
It was a small gesture, but it told me everything.
I have watched him do this in quieter ways since. The way he carries people. The way he makes room. The way he notices the one everyone else missed. The way he celebrates the victories of others while carrying burdens of his own.
Many people will celebrate the Apostle today. But for a few hours, a year ago, I met Josh.
AJS often reminds us that when he leaves the altar, he too returns to receive as Josh. A year ago, I finally understood what he meant.
Happy birthday, Sir. Thank you for reminding us that influence is powerful, but humanity is unforgettable.
@Wizarab10 This article on her life and times, was informative. She passed away in January, this year. I hope her estate can put together a Wikipedia entry so people can read up on her.
https://t.co/gHM9Vlp2FQ