Tag Archives: Faith

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 – 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

Beyond Belief — Faith and Doubt

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

As we make our way into a series of posts on apologetics (explaining or defending your belief in Jesus), let’s start by exploring the foundations of faith and doubt. Before beginning today, I’d like to remind everyone that everything I … Continue reading →

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Another Moses Lesson: Slow & Ugly Success Is Still Success

Posted on February 14, 2021 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

Have you ever run into a dead end, an end of the road that you hadn’t expected? Did you wonder when–or even if–God was going to show up to make things right? You’re not alone. Anyone who has developed an … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian, Faith, Uncategorized | Tagged Faith, God makes a way, Parting the Red Sea, Trust God | Leave a comment

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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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Being Resurrected by the Resurrected King

Posted on April 20, 2020 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

One week removed from Easter, how are you feeling now? How long did the Easter glow last? For me, Holy Week 2020 was a deeper, richer experience than normal, thanks to the forced rhythm of life being slower this year … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian, Faith | Tagged Belonging, Christianity, Easter, Faith, Fear, God, Grace, Healing, Holy Spirit, Holy Week, Hope, Jesus, Love, Resurrection, Serving God, Trust | 4 Comments

Ultimate Come-from-Behind Victory

Posted on April 13, 2020 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

So Good Friday wasn’t how it ends. Just when all hope was lost, actually after the final buzzer, Jesus makes the final play that wins the day, wins the week, wins eternity for us. Jesus of Nazareth, the unlikely Messiah, … Continue reading →

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