Category Archives: God’s love

Humility to Let God Lead

Posted on January 5, 2025 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

Learn to let go and let God lead. Discover the power of humility, trust, and faith as you embrace God’s plans for your life this New Year. Continue reading →

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The Love of Christmas

Posted on December 22, 2024 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

Discover the profound sacrificial love in the Christmas story through Mary, Joseph, and Jesus, and how their examples inspire us to love courageously this season. Continue reading →

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The Joy of Christmas

Posted on December 15, 2024 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

Discover the true joy of Christmas—beyond fleeting happiness—in this Advent reflection on God’s promises, anchored in Scripture and the good news of Jesus Christ. Continue reading →

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The Hope of Christmas

Posted on December 1, 2024 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

Introduction As we enter the season of Advent, we often find ourselves surrounded by messages of hope. It’s in the lights decorating our homes, the songs playing in stores, and even in the wishes of good cheer exchanged between neighbors. … Continue reading →

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The Blessed Exchange

Posted on November 24, 2024 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

Introduction I must confess that in the early days of my faith journey, I had to learn the humility of gratitude toward God for the blessings in my life. Like many people, I once thought that the good things in … Continue reading →

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Gratitude vs. Entitlement

Posted on November 17, 2024 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

Introduction—The Danger of Entitlement Last week, we explored the transformative power of gratitude and how it enriches our lives and supports our mental health. This week, I want to delve into something that stands in stark contrast to gratitude: entitlement. … Continue reading →

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Stealing Back Joy

Posted on October 27, 2024 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

Introduction In a world that often seems filled with endless to-do lists, challenges, and disappointments, it’s easy for joy to slip through our fingers. We tend to think of joy as synonymous with happiness—something that occurs when everything aligns perfectly … Continue reading →

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Comforted So We Can Comfort

Posted on October 20, 2024 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

Introduction Life has a way of presenting us with challenges that we never saw coming—difficult moments where we question, “Why did this happen?” It’s in these painful times that we often seek answers, but they can be elusive. Sometimes, we … Continue reading →

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Rejoice, Pray, Give Thanks

Posted on October 13, 2024 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

Introduction Life presents us with a series of highs and lows, victories and struggles. It’s easy to find joy when things are going well, but what about when they aren’t? How do we maintain a heart of gratitude when life … Continue reading →

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Where Are You Going?

Posted on October 6, 2024 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

Introduction In life, when things seem to be going well, it’s natural for us to want to maintain the status quo. We work hard to build a life where everything is in balance—where our relationships, careers, and daily routines run … Continue reading →

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