Tag Archives: God

The Lord Bless You and Keep You

Posted on June 30, 2024 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

Introduction In a world that often feels tumultuous and uncertain, finding a source of true peace and enduring comfort can seem elusive. In church this morning, though, I was reminded of a blessing in Scripture that has been spoken over … Continue reading →

Posted in Biblical insights, Biblical Teachings, Christian, Christian Living, Christianity and Mental Health, Daily Devotional, Faith, Miracles, Prayer and Worship, Self-Improvement, Spiritual Encouragement, Spiritual Growth, Spiritual Reflection, Trust in God | Tagged Aaronic Blessing, bible, Christianity, Community Blessing, Diving Peace, Faith, Faith and Trust, God, God's protection, God's Favor, God's love, Grace of God, Hope, Jesus, Light in the darkness, Prayer, Reflection and Meditation, Spiritual Comfort, The Blessing Song | Leave a comment

Where Does My Help Come From?

Posted on June 23, 2024 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

Introduction Last year, my wife, father-in-law, and I moved from Colorado to Florida, the flattest state in the US. I love Florida, so I’m glad we made the move, but I miss my friends and family still living in Colorado, … Continue reading →

Posted in Biblical insights, Biblical Teachings, Christian, Christian Living, Daily Devotional, Faith, Life Transitions, Nature and spirituality, Poetry, Self-Improvement, Spiritual Encouragement, Spiritual Growth, Spiritual Reflection | Tagged bible, Christian Living, Comfort and Encouragement, Faith, Faith and Trust, God, God's help, God's protection, Jesus, King David, Mountain and Majesty, Moving and Settling, Nature's Inspiration, Personal Testimonies, Personal Testimony, Prayer, Psalm 121, Unanswered prayer | Leave a comment

Anxiety Destroyed Saul

Posted on May 19, 2024 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

Introduction In my journey with the Daily Audio Bible through the Bible in one year, we’ve slogged through the miserable period of the Judges of Israel (where we’re reminded repeatedly that everyone did what was right in their own eyes–does … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian, Christian Living, Daily Devotional, Faith, Spiritual Encouragement, Spiritual Growth, Trust in God | Tagged A man after God's own heart, bible, Bible study, Biblical insights, Biblical Kings, Biblical reflection, Christian inspiration, Daily Audio Bible, david, David's trust in God, Faith and anxiety, Faith in uncertainty, God, God provides what we need, God's provision, Israel's heyday, Old Testament Stories, Overcoming anxiety, Overcoming fear, Psalm 23, saul, Saul and David, Spiritual journey, The Chapel.cc, Trust in God | Leave a comment

Do You Want to Get Well?

Posted on May 12, 2024 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

In the fifth chapter of John’s gospel, we encounter a story of Jesus healing a paralytic man who had been waiting by the pool of Bethesda for 38 years to try to get healed. It’s easy to glide past this … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian, Christian Living, Daily Devotional, Faith, Miracles | Tagged An invitation to wellness, An invitation to wholeness, bible, Biblical Teachings on Healing, Christian mental health, Christian Transformation, Christianity, Discipleship and Growth, Faith, Faith and Recovery, God, God's power, God's healing, God's Love and Grace, Healing, Holy Spirit Empowerment, Hope, How Jesus can help with emotional healing, How Jesus can help your counseling, Jesus, Jesus's Miracles, Overcoming Personal Struggles, Spiritual Healing, The Challenge of Healing, The Desire for Healing | 2 Comments

More Power To You

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

In the dynamic journey of faith, there is a profound force at work within us, not merely guiding and comforting, but actively empowering and sustaining us—the Holy Spirit. This divine Helper, promised by Jesus, is the same Spirit that empowered … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian, Christian Living, Daily Devotional, Faith, Miracles, Spiritual Encouragement, Spiritual Growth, Trust in God | Tagged Biblical Promises, Christian Discipleship, Christian spiritual growth, Christianity, Come Holy Spirit, Faith, Fruits of the Spirit, God, God's power, Holy Spirit, Jesus, Living a Spirit-filled life, Miracles of Jesus, Overcoming through Faith, Power of the Holy Spirit, Prayer and Empowerment, Spiritual Transformation | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Christian, Faith, Miracles | Tagged Christian Living, Christianity, Do I Matter, Easter Reflections, Encouragement, Faith, Faith and Purpose, God, God's love, Light in the darkness, Making a Difference, Parenting and Family, Personal Testimony, Significance, Spiritual Growth, We are God's hands and feet, Workplace Faith | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Christian, Faith, Miracles | Tagged Access to God, Christianity, Easter, Faith, God, God shares His victory with us, God wins, God's gift of grace, Holy Week, Hope, Jesus, Peace of Christ, Resurrection, Rolling away the stone, Tearing the veil, The divine exchange | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Christian, Faith, Miracles | Tagged bible, Faith, God, Holy Week, Hope that is sustaining and empowering, Jesus, Jesus goes before us, Jesus rescues us, Life Happens, Poop happens but so does resurrection, Prayer, The transformative power of love and sacrifice, Valleys and Peaks | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Christian, Faith | Tagged Christianity, Conversational intimacy with God, Faith, God, How God speaks to us, Jesus, Listen for God's voice, Listening to God, Prayer, Talking with God not just to Him, The Bible is God's love letter to humanity | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Christian, Faith, Miracles | Tagged bible, Christianity, Faith, God, Jesus, Light in the darkness, The Son is always there, The sun is always there | Leave a comment

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