Category Archives: Christian

Lest We Forget: He Did This for You…and Me

Posted on March 27, 2021 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

As we head into Holy Week, we start off with the massive celebration commonly referred to as Palm Sunday. Getting caught up in the festivities, we might be tempted to think that Jesus could have enjoyed this moment of notoriety. … Continue reading →

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Oops, We Lost Jesus

Posted on March 21, 2021 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

Anyone still journeying along on this wild ride through Scripture in one year has most likely encountered this odd little story at the end of Luke’s second chapter–the one where Mary and Joseph lose the Creator of the Universe when … Continue reading →

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God’s Armor for Resisting Temptation

Posted on March 14, 2021 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

Last week I blogged about fighting the temptation to the sin of worrying, which is to say, failing to trust God. One comment I got said something to the effect of, “That’s good and makes sense when I read it–but … Continue reading →

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Trading Our Sins of Worry and Fear in Exchange for God’s Shalom

Posted on March 7, 2021 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

Last week I wrote about the holy exchanges God offers us, which are always great deals for us. Now I want to unpack one of the trade-offs that I glossed over last week just a bit more. Jesus offers to … Continue reading →

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Holy Exchange – What You Receive, Not What You Give Up

Posted on February 28, 2021 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

Even though I’m not Catholic, I took up the practice of Lent (the 40 days leading up to Easter that begins with Ash Wednesday) many years ago. This is a great invitation to reflect on and prepare our hearts for … Continue reading →

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Gone Too Soon

Posted on February 21, 2021 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

Since I am not God, I obviously have no way to be certain, but I would not be surprised if one of the more common prayers He hears is for healing, both for the person offering the prayer and for … Continue reading →

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Another Moses Lesson: Slow & Ugly Success Is Still Success

Posted on February 14, 2021 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

Have you ever run into a dead end, an end of the road that you hadn’t expected? Did you wonder when–or even if–God was going to show up to make things right? You’re not alone. Anyone who has developed an … Continue reading →

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More Lessons from Moses – Being Set Apart

Posted on February 7, 2021 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

Last week we looked at some important lessons from when Moses burst onto the scene as a screaming baby in Exodus 2. This broader story, which really recounts God’s efforts to form His people into a unique monotheistic culture, has … Continue reading →

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Choose Someone Else – God’s 10x Plan for Moses and Us

Posted on January 31, 2021 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

For those continuing to follow the blazing trail through God’s and our story, you’ve undoubtedly encountered Moses, one of the more important people in the Hebrew Testament and in the story of the people of Israel. Moses’ journey offers many … Continue reading →

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“You Intended to Harm Me, but God Intended it for Good” – Joseph’s Crazy Ride

Posted on January 24, 2021 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

For anyone who has undertaken to read through the Bible in a year, or listen to it (as with the #DailyAudioBible, which I recommended earlier in the year), has undoubtedly encountered the story of Joseph. For those new to the … Continue reading →

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