Category Archives: Faith and Trust

Apparently, “He Makes Me Lie Down” Wasn’t a Suggestion

Posted on September 27, 2026 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

Sometimes God doesn’t simply offer us rest. He places us where we can finally receive it. A reflection on Psalm 23, retirement, trust, and learning to lie down in the green pasture God provides. Continue reading →

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Green Pastures at 125 Miles an Hour

Posted on September 6, 2026 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

Sometimes God provides the strength to keep going. Other times, He leads us into green pastures and invites us to stop. A reflection on Psalm 23, rest, restoration and learning to receive what God provides. Continue reading →

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Learning to Listen

Posted on March 21, 2026 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

Learning to hear God’s voice isn’t about waiting for dramatic moments or unmistakable answers—it’s about growing in relationship with Him. In this reflection, Dave shares personal experiences of uncertainty, career transitions, and quiet seasons where God’s guidance felt unclear, only to realize later that God had been leading all along.

Through Scripture and lived experience, this post reframes listening to God as a gradual process shaped by trust, familiarity, and proximity—not perfection or certainty. If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re “hearing God right,” this post offers reassurance: you’re not alone, and you may already be learning to listen more than you realize. Continue reading →

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The Fruit of Abiding in Christ

Posted on March 15, 2026 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

Real spiritual growth doesn’t come from forcing progress—it comes from staying connected to Christ. In this reflection on Jesus’ teaching about the vine and the branches, we explore how abiding in Him allows the fruit of the Spirit to grow naturally over time. When we remain close to Christ through simple daily rhythms, His life begins to transform ours from the inside out. Continue reading →

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Faith That Grows and Lasts

Posted on March 7, 2026 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

Faith that lasts is rarely built in dramatic moments. It grows through quiet, daily rhythms—prayer, Scripture, stillness, gratitude, and trust—that keep us close to God. In this reflection on Jesus’ invitation to learn the “unforced rhythms of grace,” we explore how steady spiritual practices form a faith that grows deeper over time and endures through life’s changing seasons. Continue reading →

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The Patience of God

Posted on March 1, 2026 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

When God feels slow, it’s tempting to interpret delay as distance. But what if what feels like slowness is actually divine patience? In this reflection, I explore how trusting God’s “fullness of time” shifts our faith from urgency to peace — and how His patience shapes both our character and our timing. Continue reading →

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What Grows in the Quiet

Posted on February 22, 2026 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

What happens when God can change our situation — but doesn’t? In this reflection, I explore how unresolved prayers shift our faith from trusting God’s power to trusting His character. Sometimes the deepest growth in our lives happens not when circumstances change, but when our trust does. Continue reading →

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Learning to Trust the Quiet

Posted on February 15, 2026 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

After returning to God, we often expect clarity, reassurance, or emotional confirmation. But what if the quiet that follows isn’t distance—it’s stability? In this reflection, I explore how learning to trust God’s steady, silent presence deepens our faith and shifts our focus from chasing signals to resting in relationship. Continue reading →

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Our Hurry vs. the Slowness of God

Posted on February 1, 2026 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

When God feels quiet, our instinct is often to hurry—to push for clarity, progress, or reassurance. This reflection explores how Scripture invites us to slow down, trust God’s pace, and discover that His slowness is not absence, but an invitation to deeper closeness. Continue reading →

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Faith Over Fear: What Do We Have to Be Afraid Of?

Posted on June 8, 2025 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

Discover how Scripture calls us to live with faith over fear. From Jesus calming the storm to the promise of heaven, learn why followers of Christ can face life with boldness, peace, and trust in God’s unfailing love. Continue reading →

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