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Author Archives: Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter
Going Home
We can return to the places we once called home, but we can never return to the moments we experienced there. Perhaps our longing for those moments is pointing us toward the Home we’ve been seeking all along. Continue reading
Let Patience Finish Its Work
Trials are never wasted in God’s hands. Discover how perseverance produces character, character produces hope, and God often does His greatest work within us. Continue reading
The Patience of God, Revisited
As we grow in Christ, we begin to reflect His patience. Discover how God’s extraordinary patience with us transforms the way we love and respond to others. Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Spiritual Growth, Walking with God
Tagged bible, Christian Living, Christianity, Faith, Forgiveness, Fruit of the Spirit, God, God's love, Grace, Grandparenting, Jesus, jesus-christ, John 8, mercy, patience, Romans 5, Romans 8, Sanctification, Spiritual Growth, Walking with God
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Buried Blessings
Sometimes God hides His sweetest blessings inside our greatest challenges. Discover how one unexpected home project became a treasured opportunity to connect with a grandson. Continue reading
Posted in Walking with God
Tagged blessings, Christian Living, Faith, Family, God's Providence, Grandparenting, Gratitude, Hope, James 1, Joy, perspective, Retirement, Spiritual Growth, Trials, Walking with God
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God Is Good Even When Life Isn’t
Life isn’t always easy, but God’s goodness never changes. Discover how gratitude rooted in His character can bring hope through life’s most difficult seasons. Continue reading
Posted in Faith & Spiritual Growth, Faith in Difficult Times, Walking with God
Tagged 2 Corinthians, bible, Christian Living, Encouragement, Faith, God, God’s Goodness, Gratitude, Hope, Jesus, perspective, Psalm 136, Spiritual Growth, Thankfulness, Trials, Trusting God, Walking with God
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Freedom Is Never Free
This Independence Day, reflect on the sacrifices that secured our earthly freedom—and the greatest sacrifice of all, through which Christ purchased our eternal freedom. Continue reading
Posted in Faith and Culture, Gratitude and Thankfulness, Holidays and Reflections, Walking with God
Tagged America, Christian Living, Christianity, Faith, Fourth of July, Freedom, Galatians 5, God, Gratitude, Hope, Independence Day, Jesus, Jesus Christ, John 8, Love, Patriotism, Sacrifice, The Cross, Truth
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Made for This
Unexpected assignments can leave us asking, “Why this?” Discover how God uses even ordinary challenges to accomplish His purposes and shape our faith. Continue reading
Don’t Forget to Attach the Rudder
What gives life meaning when careers end and circumstances change? A reflection on retirement, purpose, and why God is the rudder that gives our lives direction. Continue reading
Posted in Purposeful Living, Walking with God
Tagged Christian Living, Christianity, Ephesians 2, Faith, Faith Journey, Following Jesus, God, God's Direction, Identity, Jesus, Life Purpose, Meaning, Proverbs 3, Purpose, Retirement, Retirement Transition, Spiritual Growth, Trusting God, Walking with God
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How to Overcome Fear: Lean into Love
Fear may visit us from time to time, but we don’t have to let it move in. Discover how God’s perfect love casts out fear and brings peace through Christ. Continue reading
What Do You Do?
This past Friday, I retired from my full-time career. But retirement raises a deeper question than how we’ll spend our time:
Who am I if I’m no longer what I do?
This reflection explores identity, purpose, family, retirement, and the life-changing truth that our deepest identity is found not in our accomplishments, but in being children of God. Continue reading
Posted in Identity in Christ, Retirement Glide Path, Walking with God
Tagged Child of God, Christian Living, Christian Retirement, Faith and Work, Faith Journey, Family, Following Jesus, Grandparenting, Identity in Christ, Life Transitions, Purpose After Retirement, Retirement Purpose, Spiritual Growth, Walking with God
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