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Be Still and Know That I Am Dog — 10 Lessons about Following God I Learned from My Dogs

Posted on April 9, 2020 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

While the rest of the world hunkers down at least 6 feet from one another, my dogs have been enjoying our daily walks around the neighborhood. Spending so much time with them has caused me to reflect on the similarities … Continue reading →

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Lent and Love in the Land of 33 Million gods

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

Around this time of year, during Lent eight years ago, I ventured to India. While there, I learned that Hinduism celebrates about 33 million gods, which fascinated me. 33 million? How do you pray to that many gods? I visited … Continue reading →

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Famous for Failure

Posted on April 7, 2020 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

Who would take someone who is a colossal failure and build their organization around that person? God. Many of the great names in the Bible were failures. Jacob (a.k.a. Israel) was conniving and untrustworthy. Moses was a murderer. King David … Continue reading →

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Wrestling with God — Trying to Trust Him

Posted on April 6, 2020 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

Last week I talked about trusting God during challenging times, which may be easier said than done. Or is it? Let’s unpack that a bit. How do we get ourselves to the point where we will trust someone? Whether consciously … Continue reading →

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Trust Like Manna Falling from Heaven

Posted on March 29, 2020 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

Where is God in times like these—personal, national, or global challenges? I trusted Him yesterday, but where is He now that I’ve lost my job or health or <fill in the blank>?? He is here with us, as He always … Continue reading →

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Poem about the Trinity

Posted on June 20, 2016 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

Pas de Trois (Invitation) I wander down The street, accepted by Few, but mostly Not. There is noise in one big House, noise and Light, laughter. Music that makes me think of Something I lost a long time ago. Outside, … Continue reading →

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Faith Picture

Posted on March 29, 2016 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter
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