Category Archives: Christian

Lent and Love in the Land of 33 Million gods

Posted on April 8, 2020 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

Around this time of year, during Lent eight years ago, I ventured to India. While there, I learned that Hinduism celebrates about 33 million gods, which fascinated me. 33 million? How do you pray to that many gods? I visited … Continue reading →

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Famous for Failure

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

Who would take someone who is a colossal failure and build their organization around that person? God. Many of the great names in the Bible were failures. Jacob (a.k.a. Israel) was conniving and untrustworthy. Moses was a murderer. King David … Continue reading →

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Wrestling with God — Trying to Trust Him

Posted on April 6, 2020 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

Last week I talked about trusting God during challenging times, which may be easier said than done. Or is it? Let’s unpack that a bit. How do we get ourselves to the point where we will trust someone? Whether consciously … Continue reading →

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Trust Like Manna Falling from Heaven

Posted on March 29, 2020 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

Where is God in times like these—personal, national, or global challenges? I trusted Him yesterday, but where is He now that I’ve lost my job or health or <fill in the blank>?? He is here with us, as He always … Continue reading →

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Away from Egypt

Posted on August 20, 2016 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

You led me Away from Egypt, Out of slavery, Away from bondage, heading For the Promised Land. I followed, free At last. But. Hills became mountains, Dips became valleys, too Many excuses to Go back. But. You come back for … Continue reading →

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Miracles of the Day I & II

Posted on August 14, 2016 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

(photo Copyright © 2016 by David K. Carpenter) I sat down to write a poem tonight, which I wanted to call “Miracles of the Day.”  Giving it that title in my folder of poetry on my computer, though, I realized I … Continue reading →

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Looked You in the Eyes

Posted on August 11, 2016 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

I followed You Around, listened to every Word You said. You Said You Came for me, To save me from myself Before I knew who You Were, and I believed You. But before long, I Forgot, I looked You In … Continue reading →

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Poem about the Trinity

Posted on June 20, 2016 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

Pas de Trois (Invitation) I wander down The street, accepted by Few, but mostly Not. There is noise in one big House, noise and Light, laughter. Music that makes me think of Something I lost a long time ago. Outside, … Continue reading →

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Poem from April 11, 2016

Posted on April 12, 2016 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

Repeat Return I run away from You because of something I did that I wish I hadn’t. I Can’t face You, You will Punish me, I deserve it but Wish I didn’t. I Finally realize I can’t Hide from You, … Continue reading →

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