Monthly Archives: June 2023

God is in the Storm

Posted on June 25, 2023 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

So, I have had a tumultuous week. A little over a week ago, I learned that my contract with my employer was not being extended. This came as a total shock. At the same time, it is taking us longer … Continue reading →

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Rock You to Sleep

Posted on June 21, 2023 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

I wrote this poem for my first daughter when she was 6 months old. Now her baby is 10 months old. Time doesn’t just fly–it’s supersonic. Crying baby, I wish you could tell me What’s troubling you. My heart is … Continue reading →

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The Ultimate Father

Posted on June 18, 2023 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

On this Father’s Day, I spent some time reflecting on how perfect our loving heavenly Father is. Of course, I wish I understood His ways better sometimes (a lot of the time), but my lack of understanding does not diminish … Continue reading →

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Busted but Liberated

Posted on June 12, 2023 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

I have been liberated! Jesus promised us that we would know the truth, and that the truth would make us free (John 8:32). That’s what happened to me at church this morning–I was reminded of the truth, and it set … Continue reading →

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I Am Not Who I Think I Am

Posted on June 11, 2023 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

(Escape from Pain, Waking Up Again) Who is this “me” I speak of and Obsess over so often? This is me: I am a man. I hike, I breathe. I write and take pictures. I love some and Laugh a … Continue reading →

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Every Ending is a New Beginning

Posted on June 4, 2023 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

In the Daily Audio Bible this week, we finished the fourth and last of the Gospels–the book of John. It was a little sad to wrap that up since the eyewitness accounts of Jesus’ earthly ministry have loomed large in … Continue reading →

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