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Author Archives: Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter
Jesus, the Riddler?
Something I’ve grappled with occasionally throughout my Christian journey has been Jesus’s parables. Some of them are quite clear, especially those he told earlier in His ministry. But then there are others that have left me scratching my head. For … Continue reading
Letting Go for Lent
Lent started this past Wednesday. This is the time on the Christian calendar when some Christians around the world and throughout history have begun their spiritual preparations for Holy Week and Easter. Of course, it is best known for people … Continue reading
Safe in the Everlasting Arms
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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Tagged Daily Audio Bible, Everlasting arms, God's comfort, God's hands
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No Condemnation…Not Even a Little
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
Your Life Hidden in Christ
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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Tagged Abide, Abide in Christ, Abide in Me, Christ in me, Colossians 3:12-15, John 15:4-7
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What Kind of Dirt Are You?
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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Tagged Christianity, Good News, Parable of the Soils, Parable of the Sower, The Gospel
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Sing Until You Mean It
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
My Hiding Place
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
Spirit of Distraction
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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Tagged Focus on God, Resist the devil, Resisting temptation, Spirit of Distraction, Temptation
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