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Abundant Life

Posted on October 11, 2026 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

What does it really mean to live an abundant life? Jesus promised life to the full in John 10:10, but His own life looked nothing like the world’s definition of abundance. Perhaps true abundance isn’t about having more, but about knowing Christ, loving others, recognizing God’s blessings, and learning to enjoy the life He’s already given us. Continue reading →

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The Unexpected God

Posted on October 4, 2026 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

We sometimes try to fit God into our plans, expectations and formulas. But the God we cannot control is also the God who knows us, sees us and loves us personally. And perhaps that’s one of the most unexpected things about Him. Continue reading →

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Apparently, “He Makes Me Lie Down” Wasn’t a Suggestion

Posted on September 27, 2026 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

Sometimes God doesn’t simply offer us rest. He places us where we can finally receive it. A reflection on Psalm 23, retirement, trust, and learning to lie down in the green pasture God provides. Continue reading →

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When God Has Already Answered

Posted on August 30, 2026 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

What if some of the guidance we’re asking God to give us is wisdom He has already provided? A month in Proverbs reminded me to keep asking for wisdom while learning to recognize, understand and obey what God has already said. Continue reading →

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Wild Horses

Posted on August 23, 2026 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

What happens when following God begins to feel like holding on for dear life? A solitary hike on Casper Mountain reminded me that my security doesn’t ultimately depend on the strength of my grip on Jesus—but on the strength of His grip on me. Continue reading →

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Love Finds a Way

Posted on August 16, 2026 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

Jesus said the world would recognize His followers by our love. What if we treated that as a filter for everything we say and do—and showed the world what God’s love really looks like? Continue reading →

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Going Home

Posted on August 9, 2026 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

We can return to the places we once called home, but we can never return to the moments we experienced there. Perhaps our longing for those moments is pointing us toward the Home we’ve been seeking all along. Continue reading →

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Let Patience Finish Its Work

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

Trials are never wasted in God’s hands. Discover how perseverance produces character, character produces hope, and God often does His greatest work within us. Continue reading →

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The Patience of God, Revisited

Posted on July 26, 2026 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

As we grow in Christ, we begin to reflect His patience. Discover how God’s extraordinary patience with us transforms the way we love and respond to others. Continue reading →

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God Is Good Even When Life Isn’t

Posted on July 12, 2026 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

Life isn’t always easy, but God’s goodness never changes. Discover how gratitude rooted in His character can bring hope through life’s most difficult seasons. Continue reading →

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