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Fruit Salad of the Spirit – The Only Way to Fight Back

Posted on January 18, 2021 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

To borrow a phrase from Thomas Paine, these are times that try our souls.* And now my own words: the fabric of our nation is threadbare, made brittle by the scorching sun of discontent and discord. On this, mostly everyone … Continue reading →

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No Resolutions – Do or Do Not / A Shield for 2021

Posted on January 4, 2021 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

There’s something about turning the calendar over to a new year that feels fresh, restores hope. While this is true, the same could be said for a new month, new week, or even a new day. A chance to start … Continue reading →

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Retrospective: Where was God in 2020?

Posted on December 31, 2020 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

Now that we are finally counting down the few remaining hours in this rough year, it might be useful to reflect on the year that was. As with any sort of retrospective pondering, this is usually a bittersweet thing to … Continue reading →

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Honoring Those Who Have Served

Posted on November 10, 2020 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

God bless all of you who have served to preserve the freedom we all enjoy in this great nation, and God bless America. I especially would like to honor my father-in-law and friend, David J. Little, USN (Ret). Thank you … Continue reading →

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Fear No Evil

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

In a previous post, I wrote about how the Lord, as my Shepherd and yours, restores our soul if we let Him. This focused on verse 3 of the 23rd Psalm. This time I’d like to focus on the next … Continue reading →

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Dance of Three–or Four

Posted on July 30, 2020 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

Imagine that you’ve been wandering through the desert for days. You’re overheated and parched, starting to become confused. Maybe it’s not too tough to picture on this midsummer evening… Out of nowhere, you stumble upon a cottage. Lights on, blinds … Continue reading →

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Reflection of Beauty

Posted on May 17, 2020 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

Participating in church this morning (still online instead of in-person), I sat with my back to a big picture window, so the pine forest and sparkling blue Colorado sky reflected off my laptop screen. The superimposition was striking–singing praises to … Continue reading →

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Sacrificial Love – A Mother and Her Children

Posted on May 10, 2020 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

As this Mother’s Day winds down, it occurs to me that there may be no love in human relationships more ferocious and personal–or more like God’s love–than the love a mother feels for her children. I’m a dad, so I … 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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