Category Archives: Faith

If the Groom Is for Us

Posted on September 3, 2023 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

Yesterday I was blessed to perform the wedding ceremony for my son and his new bride. I talked about how if they nourish and cultivate their relationship with one another, they will always have at least one person on their … Continue reading →

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There is Hope at the Start of Every Season

Posted on August 27, 2023 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

My favorite NFL football team, the Denver Broncos, thumped the LA Rams in their final preseason game–a contest that mostly nobody cared about, except maybe the guys on both sides who are trying to make their teams. In any case, … Continue reading →

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I Can Do All Things, Even Rest

Posted on August 20, 2023 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

In response to my blog post from last week, I felt God putting two verses from the Bible on my heart throughout the week, so pretty much all I am going to do this week is let God speak to … Continue reading →

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Self Doubt is God Doubt

Posted on August 13, 2023 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

My career has traversed many peaks and valleys over the years. The peaks have been exhilirating. They’ve given me a sense of joy, accomplishment, and fulfillment. Looking at the valleys from a positive perspective, they have been learning experiences. But … Continue reading →

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Sometimes We Have to Get the Water

Posted on August 6, 2023 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

In the second chapter of John’s gospel, the old saint recalls the story of Jesus’s first recorded miracle–turning water into wine. As the story goes, the wedding feast was going great until the family ran out of wine. Rather than … Continue reading →

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Be a Pray-er

Posted on July 23, 2023 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

The word “prayer” is something that we probably think and say enough to have potentially lost a little bit of power in our minds. So, I wanted to look at the word in a little bit of a fresh way … Continue reading →

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The Truth About Home

Posted on July 16, 2023 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

My wife and I just moved away from our home of 23 years and hometown of 30 years. We raised our three kids there. We made countless beautiful family memories there. So, yes, it was hard to drive away. But … Continue reading →

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God is Working for Our Good, Even when it Hurts

Posted on July 2, 2023 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

When things are going well in our lives, it’s easy for us to believe that God is working for our good. That is, it’s easy for us to believe that when we think about it. Sadly, we probably don’t think … Continue reading →

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God is in the Storm

Posted on June 25, 2023 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

So, I have had a tumultuous week. A little over a week ago, I learned that my contract with my employer was not being extended. This came as a total shock. At the same time, it is taking us longer … Continue reading →

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The Ultimate Father

Posted on June 18, 2023 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

On this Father’s Day, I spent some time reflecting on how perfect our loving heavenly Father is. Of course, I wish I understood His ways better sometimes (a lot of the time), but my lack of understanding does not diminish … Continue reading →

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