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Author Archives: Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter
The Ultimate Father
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
Busted but Liberated
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
I Am Not Who I Think I Am
(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
Every Ending is a New Beginning
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
Ultimate Gratitude
On this Memorial Day in the United States, I wanted to take a moment to express my ultimate gratitude to those who have stood in harm’s way and made the ultimate sacrifice–and for those who have been willing to do … Continue reading
Holy Spirit, Come
Today was Pentecost Sunday, the day on which God breathed the Holy Spirit into the early church believers, just as Jesus had promised would happen. The scene is depicted at the beginning of Acts chapter 2. The funny thing about … Continue reading
Trust God
I was speaking with an atheist friend of mine yesterday about some concerns I have with things going on in my life. Interestingly, his response to me was, “Trust God.” Even though he doesn’t believe in God, he knows that … Continue reading
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A Mother’s Love Reflects Our Father’s Love
There is perhaps no greater illustration of God’s love for us than a mother’s love for her child. A mother’s love is fierce and boundless, just like God’s love is for us. Our mothers love us on our worst days, … Continue reading
Everyone Did What Was Right in Their Own Eyes
This past week, those of us journeying through the Bible in a year with Daily Audio Bible completed our trudge through the book of Judges. This book represents a dark period in the history of God’s chosen people. And in … Continue reading
I Heard the Voice of God, and He Sounded Like My Wife
I don’t know about you, but I often struggle to hear God’s voice with everything else rattling around in my brain. At least, that’s the way it seems. But maybe it’s because God answers me in ways I don’t expect, … Continue reading
Master's Canvas - Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter 