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Guess How Much I Love You

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

There’s a book I used to read to my kids when they were young, and that I now read to my grandchildren, called “Guess How Much I Love You” by Sam McBratney and Anita Jeram. In it, Big Nutbrown Hare … Continue reading →

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Hope for 2024

Posted on December 31, 2023 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

It’s time to flip the calendar over to a new year. For me, I’m glad to bid farewell to 2023. While there were blessings this year, it also came with its fair share of challenges. As we turn the calendar … Continue reading →

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There is Restoration in Returning to Jesus

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

God blessed me with a rich season of Lent, and a Holy Week during which I felt His presence. I hope the same was true for you. Unfortunately, though, it didn’t take me long to duck away from His presence … Continue reading →

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More Good News from Paul – Who Can Stand Against Us?

Posted on April 3, 2022 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

And not just that it’s from Paul, but more specifically, this additional bit of great news also comes from the eighth chapter of his letter to the Romans (like the last 2 episodes): Sometimes, maybe oftentimes, life is hard. It … Continue reading →

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Beyond Belief – The Truth

Posted on February 13, 2022 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

My wife gave me feedback that my last blog post was too long. I appreciate the feedback, and I have been concerned that the posts in this “Beyond Belief” series were too long, so I told her that my next … Continue reading →

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Bravery – Remembering September 11, 2001

Posted on September 10, 2021 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

United, we stand. Otherwise, we crumble from the inside.

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Another Moses Lesson: Slow & Ugly Success Is Still Success

Posted on February 14, 2021 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

Have you ever run into a dead end, an end of the road that you hadn’t expected? Did you wonder when–or even if–God was going to show up to make things right? You’re not alone. Anyone who has developed an … Continue reading →

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More Lessons from Moses – Being Set Apart

Posted on February 7, 2021 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

Last week we looked at some important lessons from when Moses burst onto the scene as a screaming baby in Exodus 2. This broader story, which really recounts God’s efforts to form His people into a unique monotheistic culture, has … Continue reading →

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Choose Someone Else – God’s 10x Plan for Moses and Us

Posted on January 31, 2021 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

For those continuing to follow the blazing trail through God’s and our story, you’ve undoubtedly encountered Moses, one of the more important people in the Hebrew Testament and in the story of the people of Israel. Moses’ journey offers many … Continue reading →

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“You Intended to Harm Me, but God Intended it for Good” – Joseph’s Crazy Ride

Posted on January 24, 2021 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

For anyone who has undertaken to read through the Bible in a year, or listen to it (as with the #DailyAudioBible, which I recommended earlier in the year), has undoubtedly encountered the story of Joseph. For those new to the … Continue reading →

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