Monthly Archives: September 2026

Apparently, “He Makes Me Lie Down” Wasn’t a Suggestion

Posted on September 27, 2026 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

Sometimes God doesn’t simply offer us rest. He places us where we can finally receive it. A reflection on Psalm 23, retirement, trust, and learning to lie down in the green pasture God provides. Continue reading →

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Adventure’s End

Posted on September 20, 2026 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

There are always more roads to walk, more shores to see, and another turning just beyond our sight. But beneath adventure’s call is another longing—quieter, deeper—the longing for home. Continue reading →

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Blessed Are the Peacemakers

Posted on September 13, 2026 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

Twenty-five years after September 11, remembering the courage and sacrifice of those who ran toward danger raises a deeper question: What does it mean for followers of Jesus to become peacemakers in a world still divided by fear, anger and hatred? Continue reading →

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Green Pastures at 125 Miles an Hour

Posted on September 6, 2026 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

Sometimes God provides the strength to keep going. Other times, He leads us into green pastures and invites us to stop. A reflection on Psalm 23, rest, restoration and learning to receive what God provides. Continue reading →

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