Category Archives: Christian

Fruit Salad of the Spirit – The Only Way to Fight Back

Posted on January 18, 2021 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

To borrow a phrase from Thomas Paine, these are times that try our souls.* And now my own words: the fabric of our nation is threadbare, made brittle by the scorching sun of discontent and discord. On this, mostly everyone … Continue reading →

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No Resolutions – Do or Do Not / A Shield for 2021

Posted on January 4, 2021 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

There’s something about turning the calendar over to a new year that feels fresh, restores hope. While this is true, the same could be said for a new month, new week, or even a new day. A chance to start … Continue reading →

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Retrospective: Where was God in 2020?

Posted on December 31, 2020 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

Now that we are finally counting down the few remaining hours in this rough year, it might be useful to reflect on the year that was. As with any sort of retrospective pondering, this is usually a bittersweet thing to … Continue reading →

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Advent: The Invasion – Love

Posted on December 28, 2020 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

We close out this advent season reflecting on love. Grace is love in action. God has taken action, giving wings to His love by sending His Son to this planet before we had any idea what was going on. We … Continue reading →

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Christmas Eve, 2020 – If Ever We Needed a Holy Night…

Posted on December 24, 2020 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter
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Advent: The Invasion – Ode to Joy!

Posted on December 20, 2020 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

I don’t know about you, but I love positive stories that are counter-intuitive or even, to some extent, counter-cultural. I must not be alone in this, since stories where the hero overcomes incredible odds to achieve his/her goal are quite … Continue reading →

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Advent: The Invasion – Prince of Peace?

Posted on December 13, 2020 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

OK, so I’m a week behind unpacking the symbolism of the advent candles, but I’m working on God’s time and there was something more pressing I felt like I needed to post before I started into advent. So the second … Continue reading →

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Advent: The Invasion – Hope

Posted on December 7, 2020 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

The gift of hope is most precious in the bleakest of times. The evergreen leaves in a traditional Advent wreath are meant to symbolize the hope of eternal life that Jesus brought to the darkness of this world. One of … Continue reading →

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Prowling Around Like a Roaring Lion Looking for Someone to Devour

Posted on December 1, 2020 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

I have a confession to make: I am concerned for the future of America. I can’t give details about why I am concerned without turning this into a political rant, which God has led me to believe I am not … Continue reading →

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Yet I Will Rejoice in the Lord

Posted on November 23, 2020 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

“Now is the winter of our discontent…” William Shakespeare, from Richard III “I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, … Continue reading →

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