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Truth Will Set You Free

Posted on August 10, 2025 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

In a world where “truth” often feels subjective, this post reminds us that there is only one real truth—God’s truth. Drawing from John 1:14, Matthew 22:37–39, and John 8:32, we explore why God gave us His commands, how they are rooted in love, and how Jesus distilled them into two life-giving principles. God’s truth isn’t about control—it’s about protection, blessing, and freedom. Grace welcomes us home; truth keeps us free once we’re there. Continue reading →

Posted in Biblical Truth, Christian Living, Grace and Truth, Spiritual Growth | Tagged bible, biblical living, Christian Discipleship, Faith, God, God’s laws, God’s truth, Grace, Grace and Truth, Jesus, John 1:14, John 8:32, loving God, loving others, Matthew 22:37–39, Moral relativism, Spiritual Freedom, Ten Commandments | Leave a comment

Every Good Thing Is Opposed

Posted on August 3, 2025 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

This week’s post explores the reality of spiritual warfare and how opposition often increases as we draw closer to God or do good for His Kingdom. Drawing from personal experience, the post reflects on the tragic leadership transition at strong church in Colorado Springs and how even well-meaning people can be influenced by spiritual deception. It ends with a reminder that while evil resists every good thing, God ultimately redeems every situation for His glory—even when the outcome looks different than we expect. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Living, Church Leadership, Faith in Difficult Times, God’s Sovereignty, spiritual warfare | Tagged bible, Christianity, church hurt, discernment, enemy attacks, Faith, faith under fire, fasting and prayer, God’s redemption, Jesus, leadership, overcoming evil with good, Resist the devil, resistance, Resisting temptation, Romans 8, spiritual warfare, Temptation | Leave a comment

The List of Things That Can Keep You from God

Posted on July 27, 2025 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

In this week’s blog, Dave reflects on the liberating promise found in Romans 8—that nothing can separate us from the love of God. He opens with an honest inventory of failures and shortcomings that, if he were God, might seem disqualifying. But instead, Scripture reveals an unshakable love through Jesus Christ. Dave explores the tension between this promise and Jesus’ warning about the unforgivable sin—blasphemy against the Holy Spirit—clarifying that it’s not about stumbling, but about hardened, willful rejection. He closes with the hopeful message of the Prodigal Son: no matter how far we’ve wandered or how bitter we’ve grown, the Father is already running toward us. The list of things that can keep us from God? It’s empty. All we have to do is come home. Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Reflections, Faith & Doubt, Grace & Forgiveness, Spiritual Growth | Tagged bible, blasphemy of the Holy Spirit, Christian encouragement, Christianity, coming home, Faith, Forgiveness, God, God’s Love, Grace, Jesus, Jesus’ parables, Luke 15, Mark 3, nothing can separate us from the love of God, Prodigal Son, Relationship with God, Romans, Romans 8, unforgivable sin | Leave a comment

🧭 Does How You Spend Time Reflect What Matters Most?

Posted on July 13, 2025 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

A reflective look at how our time often reveals our true priorities—sometimes misaligned with what we say matters most. With a focus on faith, family, friends, and health, this blog encourages readers to recalibrate their calendars and live more intentionally. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian encouragement, Christian Living, Faith and Spiritual Growth, Life reflections, Time and Priorities | Tagged bible, Christian reflection, Ecclesiastes 3, Faith, Faith first, Family and friends, Glide path to retirement, God, Jesus, Justified by faith, Life balance, Meaningful living, Midlife reflection, Priorities, Romans 5, Time Management, Work-life balance | Leave a comment

Chariots of Fire on Our Side

Posted on June 29, 2025 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

You’re never alone in your struggles. Discover the unseen spiritual realities around you—chariots of fire, divine protection, and God’s faithful presence. Continue reading →

Posted in Faith and Encouragement, God's presence, spiritual warfare | Tagged 2 Kings 6, Angels in the Bible, bible, Bible Devotional, Chariots of Fire, Christian encouragement, Elisha the Prophet, Ephesians 6, Faith, Faith over fear, God, God’s Protection, Heavenly Hosts, Jesus, Psalm 34:7, spiritual warfare, Unseen Realm, Walking by Faith, You Are Not Alone | Leave a comment

Signs of God

Posted on June 22, 2025 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

From Costa Rica to Colorado, this reflection explores how the beauty of nature and the kindness of people point to the fingerprints of a creative and compassionate God. Discover the signs of God in everyday life—if we only take the time to look.

The reflection also incorporates how God works through others (including us) to answer prayers, and how we can become signs of His presence in the lives of those around us. Learn to recognize—and become—signs of God in everyday life. Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Study and Devotion, Biblical insights, Biblical Reflections, Biblical Truth, Christian encouragement, Christian Faith, Contentment and Gratitude, Daily Devotional, Devotional Reflections, Devotionals, Encouragement, Everyday Theology, Faith, Faith and Encouragement, Faith and Inspiration, Faith and Spiritual Growth, Faith and Spirituality, Faith Reflections, Gratitude and Thankfulness, Inspirational, Jesus and the Gospel, Jesus's teachings, Nature and spirituality, Personal Growth, Personal Reflection, Purpose & Calling, Reflections, Scripture Reflections, Self-Improvement | Tagged Being God's hands and feet, bible, Biblical Encouragement, Biblical Reflections, Christian encouragement, Devotional thoughts, Divine encounters, Elisha and the widow, Everyday miracles, Faith, Faith and beauty, Faith Reflections, Glimpses of grace, God, God in nature, God's creativity, God's presence, God’s creation, Hearing from God, Jesus, Kindness of strangers, Kindness to strangers, Recognizing God, Seeing God daily, Signs of God, Spiritual awareness | Leave a comment

Represent

Posted on June 1, 2025 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

When you accept the gift of grace, you also take on the uniform of a Christ-follower—but it’s not about outward appearance. It’s about living with love, humility, and intention. This post unpacks what it means to truly represent Jesus in the world, why our actions matter, and how Christ in us is the hope we carry. Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Study and Devotion, Biblical insights, Biblical Reflections, Biblical Teachings, Biblical Truths, Christian, Christian encouragement, Christian Faith, Christian Living, Contentment and Gratitude, Daily Devotional, Devotional Reflections, Devotionals, Discipleship, Encouragement, Faith, Faith & Culture, Faith and Encouragement, Faith and Grace, Faith and Inspiration, Faith and Spiritual Growth, Faith and Spirituality, Faith in Action, Faith Reflections, God's Love & Grace, Inspirational, Jesus and the Gospel, Jesus's teachings, Love and Sacrifice, Personal Growth, Personal Reflection, Reflections, Scripture Reflections, Spiritual Encouragement, Spiritual Growth, Spiritual Reflection | Tagged Ambassadors for Christ, Authentic faith, bible, Christ in you, Christian behavior, Christian identity, Christianity, Colossians 1:27, Discipleship journey, Faith, Following Jesus, Jesus, Jesus' teachings, Love in action, Real Christianity, Representing Christ, Spiritual maturity, Uniform of faith, What it means to be a Christian | Leave a comment

Grateful for Those Who Have Gone Before Us

Posted on May 25, 2025 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

This Memorial Day weekend, I reflect with gratitude on the sacrifices made by those who came before me—brave American service members who gave their lives for freedom, and faithful believers who carried the gospel across time and distance so it could reach me. Their legacy challenges us to live with courage, purpose, and a deep sense of thankfulness. Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Study and Devotion, Biblical insights, Biblical Reflections, Biblical Truth, Christian Faith, Contentment and Gratitude, Daily Devotional, Devotional Reflections, Encouragement, Faith, Faith and Encouragement, Faith Reflections, Gratitude and Thankfulness, Holidays and Reflections, Inspirational, Love and Sacrifice, Personal Reflection, Scripture Reflections, Serving Others, Spiritual Encouragement, Spiritual Growth, Spiritual Reflection, The Way of Jesus | Tagged bible, Christian Faith, Faith, Freedom, Gospel Legacy, Hebrews 11, Jesus, Memorial Day, Military Appreciation, Sacrifice, Servanthood, Spiritual Heritage, Thankfulness | Leave a comment

Eternal Life AND Abundant Life

Posted on May 18, 2025 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

Jesus didn’t come just to offer eternal life after death—He came to give us abundant life right now. Discover how peace, gratitude, and perspective in Christ transform your life today, not just in eternity. Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Study and Devotion, Biblical insights, Biblical Reflections, Biblical Teachings, Biblical Truth, Biblical Truths, Christian, Christian encouragement, Christian Faith, Christian Living, Contentment and Gratitude, Daily Devotional, Devotional Reflections, Encouragement, Eternal Perspective, Faith, Faith and Encouragement, Faith and Inspiration, Faith and Spiritual Growth, Faith and Spirituality, Faith Reflections, Following Jesus, God's provision, Gratitude and Thankfulness, Heaven & the Afterlife, Inspirational, Jesus's teachings, Life Challenges, Overcoming Challenges, Overcoming Worry, Personal Growth, Personal Reflection, Reflections, Scripture Reflections, Spiritual Encouragement, Spiritual Growth, Spiritual Reflection, Trust in God | Tagged Abundant Life, bible, Christian encouragement, Christian perspective, Eternal life, Faith, Faith Journey, God, Gratitude, Jesus, Jesus’ Teachings, John 10:10, Living with Purpose, Peace in Christ, Romans 8:28, Spiritual Growth | Leave a comment

Making Sense of Biblical Nonsense

Posted on April 27, 2025 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

Making Sense of Biblical Nonsense is a new blog series exploring confusing or misunderstood passages of Scripture with faith, humility, and fresh insight. In this first episode, we dive into Jesus’ conversation with Nicodemus about being “born again” (John 3:1–21). What does it really mean to be born again, and why did Jesus use this powerful metaphor? Join us as we unpack this life-changing concept — and rediscover the beauty and depth behind these familiar but often misunderstood words. Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Study and Devotion, Biblical insights, Biblical Reflections, Biblical Symbolism & Lessons, Biblical Teachings, Biblical Truth, Biblical Truths, Christian, Christian encouragement, Christian Faith, Daily Devotional, Devotional Reflections, Discipleship, Encouragement, Faith, Faith and Encouragement, Faith and Inspiration, Faith and Spiritual Growth, Faith and Spirituality, Faith Reflections, Following Jesus, Hope, Hope & Renewal in Christ, Inspirational, Jesus and His Disciples, Jesus and the Gospel, Jesus's teachings, Making Sense of Biblical Nonsense, Personal Growth, Personal Reflection, Reflections, Scripture Reflections, Seeking Truth, Spiritual Encouragement, Spiritual Growth, Spiritual Reflection | Tagged bible, Bible Questions, Bible Study Resources, Born Again, Christian encouragement, Christian Faith, Christianity, Faith and doubt, God, Holy Spirit Guidance, Jesus, Jesus and Nicodemus, John 3:3, New life in Christ, Spiritual Rebirth, Understanding Scripture | Leave a comment

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