Tag Archives: bible

The God We Are Meant to Enjoy

Posted on May 10, 2026 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

What if the goal of the Christian life is not merely to obey God or work for Him—but to actually enjoy Him? Scripture points us toward a relationship rooted not just in duty, but in delight. Continue reading →

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Resting in the Spirit: Finding Peace in the Storm

Posted on May 3, 2026 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

In a world that never slows down, Jesus shows us a different way—one where rest isn’t found in escaping the storm, but in trusting God’s presence within it. Continue reading →

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The Spirit in You Is Greater

Posted on April 19, 2026 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

What carried the disciples into a hostile world wasn’t courage alone—it was the power of the Spirit within them. And that same power is at work in us today. Continue reading →

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Jesus Rose from the Dead… and He Dragged Me with Him

Posted on April 5, 2026 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

Christ is risen—but if we’re honest, resurrection is a strange idea. What if the same power that raised Jesus is still bringing dead things back to life today? Continue reading →

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Standing at the Cross

Posted on April 3, 2026 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

If I had been there that day… would I have spoken up—or stood silently? A Good Friday reflection on the cross, our response, and the love that chose to stay. Continue reading →

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The Power of a Towel

Posted on April 2, 2026 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

On the night before the cross, Jesus had all power in His hands—and chose to use it to serve. A Maundy Thursday reflection on humility, love, and what it really means to follow Him. Continue reading →

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From Hosanna to the Cross: Learning Non-Fickle Faith

Posted on March 29, 2026 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

A Holy Week reflection on how quickly our faith can shift—from celebration to silence—and what it means to develop a faith that stays. While our faith may falter, Jesus remains unwaveringly faithful. The invitation is simple but powerful: when we stumble, will we move away from Him—or toward Him? 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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