Tag Archives: Holy Spirit

Making Sense of Biblical Nonsense

Posted on May 4, 2025 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

Why did Jesus vanish the moment His followers recognized Him on the road to Emmaus? In this episode of Making Sense of Biblical Nonsense, we unpack this mysterious moment in Luke 24 to discover what it reveals about faith, the presence of Christ, and seeing with the eyes of our hearts. Continue reading →

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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 →

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Holy Spirit, Come

Posted on May 28, 2023 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

Today was Pentecost Sunday, the day on which God breathed the Holy Spirit into the early church believers, just as Jesus had promised would happen. The scene is depicted at the beginning of Acts chapter 2. The funny thing about … Continue reading →

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Acts Two, Acts Too

Posted on June 5, 2022 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

In my journey through the Bible in a year with Brian Hardin and Daily Audio Bible, we’ve come to the second chapter of the book of Acts, which is really the start of ordinary people doing extraordinary things in the … Continue reading →

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The Power of God in You

Posted on May 15, 2022 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

During his earthly ministry, Jesus did a number of miracles–amazing feats that were inexplicable except if you consider that Jesus was and is part of the Triune God. Toward the end of his life, he promised his disciples that the … Continue reading →

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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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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 →

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