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About Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

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

Safe in the Everlasting Arms

Posted on February 19, 2023 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

After journeying through the Daily Audio Bible for 14 out of the last 15 years, I have grown to find comfort not only in the Scriptures, but also in the smooth voice of DAB’s primary reader, Brian Hardin. So recently, … Continue reading →

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No Condemnation…Not Even a Little

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

Not Even a Little Condemnation You have disappointed God. I have disappointed God. Probably even made Him mad. More than once. But here’s the amazing news of the Gospel–so good that it’s hard for people to comprehend: Therefore, there is … Continue reading →

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Your Life Hidden in Christ

Posted on February 5, 2023 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

When I woke up this morning, the song “Abide” was going through my mind. And then at church, we sang that same song as we were preparing for communion. With God, I don’t believe in coincidences, so I asked God … Continue reading →

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What Kind of Dirt Are You?

Posted on January 29, 2023 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

In the fourth chapter of Mark’s Gospel, he recounts Jesus’s telling of one of his stories that has come to be known as the Parable of the Sower or the Parable of the Soils, among other things: “Listen to this! … Continue reading →

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Sing Until You Mean It

Posted on January 22, 2023 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

Each month, usually on the first Wednesday of the month, the church I attend (#NewLifeChurch) has a service dedicated only to worshipping God. I love all of the services at this church, and as much as I am enriched by … Continue reading →

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My Hiding Place

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

I’ve done things I wish I hadn’t. Haven’t you? Of course you have, if you’re human. Screwing up is part of the human condition, at least until Christ comes back. Starting early in the Bible, religious leaders started focusing on … Continue reading →

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Spirit of Distraction

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

Much as it pains me to admit it, Satan is very good at his job. And what is his job? To separate as many human beings from God as he can. He hates love and loves hate. One of Satan’s … Continue reading →

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God Speaks

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

Well, we did it. We closed the books on another year and opened the door to 2023. Happy New Year! With this rolling over of the calendar, it also means that we in the Daily Audio Bible community completed yet … Continue reading →

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Joy to the World, the Lord Has Come!

Posted on December 24, 2022 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

I hope you have a very merry and blessed Christmas! Love, Dave

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O Come, O Come, Emmanuel

Posted on December 18, 2022 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

This past week, I was blessed to have the opportunity to attend a Piano Guys (one of my favorite musical groups) concert. It was a moving experience. During the concert, the member of the duo who plays the cello (not … Continue reading →

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