Author Archives: Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

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About Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

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

Sometimes We Have to Get the Water

Posted on August 6, 2023 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

In the second chapter of John’s gospel, the old saint recalls the story of Jesus’s first recorded miracle–turning water into wine. As the story goes, the wedding feast was going great until the family ran out of wine. Rather than … Continue reading →

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Be a Pray-er

Posted on July 23, 2023 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

The word “prayer” is something that we probably think and say enough to have potentially lost a little bit of power in our minds. So, I wanted to look at the word in a little bit of a fresh way … Continue reading →

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The Truth About Home

Posted on July 16, 2023 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

My wife and I just moved away from our home of 23 years and hometown of 30 years. We raised our three kids there. We made countless beautiful family memories there. So, yes, it was hard to drive away. But … Continue reading →

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God is Working for Our Good, Even when it Hurts

Posted on July 2, 2023 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

When things are going well in our lives, it’s easy for us to believe that God is working for our good. That is, it’s easy for us to believe that when we think about it. Sadly, we probably don’t think … Continue reading →

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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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