Tag Archives: Christianity

Beyond Belief – What Does God Have To Do with My Longings?

Posted on March 7, 2022 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

Another way you might say this to me is: OK, so maybe you have provided some logical, philosophical, and even scientific arguments for the existence of God, but so what? Why should I care? Here’s the short answer: because God … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian, Faith | Tagged All who are thirsty, Beyond Belief, Christian Apologetics, Christianity, Faith, Hope, How can God fulfill my longings?, Jesus is knocking at the door, Living water, Longings, The beauty of the Lord, The truth will set you free, Things are not the way they're supposed to be, You will know the truth | 1 Comment

Beyond Belief – Is Jesus Really Divine?

Posted on January 16, 2022 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

Let me start today with a prayer that I will speak (write) respectfully and truthfully regarding a comment I received on a post I made a couple months back, earlier in this series on apologetics (explaining your faith to non-believers … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian, Faith | Tagged Bread of Life, Choose wisely, Christian Apologetics, Christianity, Divinity of Jesus, Holy Trinity, Light of the World, My Lord and My God, Trinity, Triune God, Who do you say that Jesus is?, You are the Messiah | Leave a comment

Beyond Belief – Wasn’t Christianity Made Up by Weak People to Deal with Life?

Posted on October 25, 2021 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

Continuing in this series on apologetics (being able to explain our faith and help it make sense to non-believers), today we come to this common theme in modern and post-modern thinking: Christianity (or religion in general) is a made-up idea … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian, Faith | Tagged All are sinners, All are weak, All religions, Beyond Belief, Christianity, Religion is a crutch, The character of God, Wasn't Christianity made up by weak people so they can deal with life?, We all need a doctor | Leave a comment

Beyond Belief – Do You Believe in Miracles? Yes!

Posted on October 6, 2021 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

On February 22, 1980, sportscaster Al Michaels uttered the greatest phrase in the history of sportscasting: “Do you believe in miracles? Yes!” The occasion, of course, was at the end of one of the biggest upsets (if not the biggest) … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian, Faith, Miracles | Tagged Beyond Belief, Christianity, Do you believe in miracles?, Faith, Miracles as signposts pointing to God, No coincidences | Leave a comment

“You Bad Christians” — A Lesson in Christ-Control

Posted on May 2, 2021 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

This week I came across an article ranting about bad things Christians do or say and hurling damning generalizations at the lot of us. If I’m being transparent here (which, painfully, I feel called to be), I have to admit … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian, Faith | Tagged Christ-control, Christianity, Love Your Enemies, Pray for those who persecute you, Self-control | 1 Comment

Trail’s End

Posted on April 25, 2021 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

Trail’s End Hiking through woods, Golden autumn day. Shadows cool, Sun longing for summer Now past. Trail ends, Not what I expected, not Where I expected. Where did I miss a turn? Me longing for summer Now past. I am … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian, Poetry | Tagged Christian poetry, Christianity, God makes a new way, God makes a way, God makes all things new, Trail's End | 3 Comments

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 →

Posted in Christian, Faith, Uncategorized | Tagged Bravery, Christianity, Faith, Fear, Fear no evil, God, God's love, Psalm 23, the Lord is my shepherd | 2 Comments

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 →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Christianity, Dancing with God, Faith, God, Holy Spirit, Trinity | Leave a comment

Why Moses Couldn’t Go Into the Promised Land

Posted on May 4, 2020 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

In (virtual) church today, we heard a great sermon today by Pastor Andrew Arndt from New Life Church (East) about the end of Moses’ life, as recounted in Deuteronomy 34 (also the end of that book, as well the Torah). … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian, Faith | Tagged Christianity, Faith, God, Jesus, Love, Moses, Promised Land | 2 Comments

Not Equipped?

Posted on April 27, 2020 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

I was recently reminded of the bleak but genius “Hunger Games” series of books by Suzanne Collins. Her writing is full of insightful observations on the human condition, and one quote that came to mind in the midst of this … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian, Faith | Tagged Christianity, Faith, Jesus, Peace, Prayer, Serving God, Strength | 1 Comment

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