Tag Archives: God

The Search for Significance: Yes, We Matter

Posted on April 7, 2024 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

Introduction In writing this blog each week, sometimes I feel like God is poking and prodding me to write about something I’d rather keep to myself. This is one of those weeks. But I figure if I resist God’s prodding, … Continue reading →

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Access to the Peace of Christ

Posted on March 31, 2024 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

For Easter, Jesus made a really bad deal. But it was His idea. He exchanged His perfect life for all the rotten things I’ve ever done and ever will do, His spotless robe for my filthy rags. And He offers … Continue reading →

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Poop Happens

Posted on March 24, 2024 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

My apologies in advance for such a crude title–how’s that for the name of a Christian blog? I’m not trying to be sensationalistic, but I try to be real, so I thought I’d say it like it is. Basking in … Continue reading →

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Conversational Intimacy with God

Posted on March 10, 2024 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

In the journey of faith, cultivating a relationship with God is most important. It reigns supreme over religious-looking actions or religious-sounding words. God beckons us, calling us deeper into His depths, into the realms of conversational intimacy with Him, where … Continue reading →

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Seeing Clearly, Above the Clouds

Posted on March 3, 2024 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

Life has a way of unfolding in seasons, some filled with sunshine and others shrouded in the dreariness of cloud-covered days. It’s during these gray moments that our spirits can feel weighed down, as if the very light that guides … Continue reading →

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Emotional Support God

Posted on February 5, 2024 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

My son, now grown and living with his wife, recently faced a poignant loss—the passing of his pet ferret, Ollie, who had been his emotional support animal for many years. Despite Ollie’s surprisingly long life for a ferret, his absence … Continue reading →

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Staying Steadfast on the Solid Rock

Posted on February 4, 2024 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

Renewing a Steadfast Spirit Last week, I wrote about God making us (and all things) new. An ongoing, continuous process. We’re like old-fashioned wooden pencils — God sharpens us and we write nice and cleanly, crisply, again. But over time, … Continue reading →

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Behold! God Makes All Things New! Even (or Especially) You and Me!

Posted on January 28, 2024 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

Introduction We all have moments in our lives when we burst into flames. Or drown. Or bury ourselves. Pick your metaphor for getting beaten down by this life, this painfully broken world. I hate to admit that I’ve been dealing … Continue reading →

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Our Long and Winding Roads

Posted on January 21, 2024 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

We may think of our journeys from cradle to grave as long and winding roads, and that’s entirely appropriate. We can also break our lives into smaller segments, which can seem lengthy and circuitous, especially while we are going through … Continue reading →

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Even Abraham Didn’t Always Get It Right

Posted on January 7, 2024 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

Since the Daily Audio Bible’s annual journey through the Bible returned to the starting gate at the beginning of the year, we’re once again getting reacquainted with Abraham, who is basically each of our father in the faith. This is … Continue reading →

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