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About Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

Photographer of Light and Life, Writer of Life as it finds me

Raise Shields

Posted on October 15, 2023 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

I have to admit that I’m a fan of Star Trek and most of its children and grandchildren. One consistent thing across all variants of the show is that as soon as any sort of bad guy started attacking the … Continue reading →

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God Wants You to Know that He Loves You Anyway

Posted on October 8, 2023 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

I don’t know what your “anyway” is, but God pours His grace all over it. I don’ know what your past is like, but God has poured His grace all over that, too. Same thing with your sinful behavior and … Continue reading →

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Carriers of Hope, Even When It Makes No Sense

Posted on October 1, 2023 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

At New Life Church (my Colorado Springs church) today, the insightful Pastor Brady Boyd preached from 1 Kings 17. He taught about the story of the prophet Elijah and the widow at Zarephath (1 Kings 17:7-16). Due to a 3-year … Continue reading →

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Unworthy, Yet Made Worthy

Posted on September 24, 2023 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

As I sat preparing my heart for Communion at church this morning, an image flashed into my mind for a moment: I was kneeling at the foot of the cross. My face was in the dirt because I felt so … Continue reading →

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Flowers of the Field

Posted on September 17, 2023 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

 “And why do you worry about clothes? See how the flowers of the field grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. If … Continue reading →

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God Is Never Late (but I Still Wish He’d Hurry Up Sometimes!)

Posted on September 10, 2023 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

I am in a season in my life where I have been learning more and more to trust God–that He will come through for me and my family and the world in ways that far exceed what any of us … Continue reading →

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If the Groom Is for Us

Posted on September 3, 2023 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

Yesterday I was blessed to perform the wedding ceremony for my son and his new bride. I talked about how if they nourish and cultivate their relationship with one another, they will always have at least one person on their … Continue reading →

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There is Hope at the Start of Every Season

Posted on August 27, 2023 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

My favorite NFL football team, the Denver Broncos, thumped the LA Rams in their final preseason game–a contest that mostly nobody cared about, except maybe the guys on both sides who are trying to make their teams. In any case, … Continue reading →

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I Can Do All Things, Even Rest

Posted on August 20, 2023 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

In response to my blog post from last week, I felt God putting two verses from the Bible on my heart throughout the week, so pretty much all I am going to do this week is let God speak to … Continue reading →

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Self Doubt is God Doubt

Posted on August 13, 2023 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

My career has traversed many peaks and valleys over the years. The peaks have been exhilirating. They’ve given me a sense of joy, accomplishment, and fulfillment. Looking at the valleys from a positive perspective, they have been learning experiences. But … Continue reading →

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