Tag Archives: Hope

What It Means To Be Etched into the Palms of God’s Hands

Posted on July 14, 2024 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

Introduction In today’s “always connected” world, ironically, we seem to be drifting farther and farther away from one another, and sometimes even from God. There are moments when it’s easy to feel isolated, forgotten, or insignificant. Yet, in those very … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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 →

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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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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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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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Carriers of Hope, Even When It Makes No Sense

Posted on October 1, 2023 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

At New Life Church (my Colorado Springs church) today, the insightful Pastor Brady Boyd preached from 1 Kings 17. He taught about the story of the prophet Elijah and the widow at Zarephath (1 Kings 17:7-16). Due to a 3-year … Continue reading →

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There is Hope at the Start of Every Season

Posted on August 27, 2023 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

My favorite NFL football team, the Denver Broncos, thumped the LA Rams in their final preseason game–a contest that mostly nobody cared about, except maybe the guys on both sides who are trying to make their teams. In any case, … Continue reading →

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Christmas is Coming, but Christ is Already Here

Posted on November 6, 2022 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

I know it’s a wee bit early for a blog about Christmas, but this one isn’t really about that. It’s about hope. Yes, I know that one of the Advent candles symbolizes hope, and really, the entire Christmas season is … Continue reading →

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